20+ Best Vegan Chickpea Recipes

Coated with spicy chili and lime flavors, these roasted chickpeas are so satisfying and a great snack idea. Fun to make and loaded with protein!

Make this hearty meatless main dish for the whole family! With canned chickpeas, breadcrumbs and common pantry spices, this accessible recipe is nutritious and budget-friendly.

This edible cookie dough made from chickpeas and creamy nut butter is one of the healthiest snacks ever! Really filling, fibrous and kid-friendly.

These colorful tacos don’t just feature double-battered buffalo cauliflower and fresh pico de gallo, but also crispy roasted chickpeas and creamy vegan ranch. Yes, please!

Looking for a one-pot dinner idea? Make this creamy vegan curry with coconut milk, chickpeas, green peas and potatoes. It’s loaded with flavor and so satisfying!

Who would have thought you could create such a gorgeous cake out of chickpeas? This recipe is perfect for using up the whole can: cooked chickpeas go into the crust and their liquid is used to make the fluffy topping!

Loaded with textures and flavors, these homemade falafel tacos are soon to become one of your go-to meals! The little balls are made from cooked chickpeas and taste great when served with cashew sour cream, crunchy veggies and creamy avocado.

This traditional hummus recipe is based on canned chickpeas and made fluffy and creamy without any added oil! You’ll love it with veggie sticks, in sandwiches or wraps.

Make this 30-minute bean chili for a budget-friendly and hearty weeknight meal! Deep in flavor, protein- and veggie-packed and so crowd-pleasing.

This 6-ingredient chickpea ice cream doesn’t taste beany at all and features wholesome ingredients such as peanut butter, dairy-free milk and dates. Plus, it doesn’t melt as quickly!

We love chickpeas as a pizza topping! This grain-free potato cauliflower crust is layered with pea pesto, arugula, onion, tomatoes and hearty legumes.

Who would have thought that you could make delicious cookies out of chickpeas? This skillet cookie recipe requires only basic kitchen tools, is kid-friendly and studded with melted chocolate chunks.

Take plain old hummus to the next level by making this creamy avocado and spinach hummus with parsley, green beans and tahini! It’s perfect for dipping, spreading and making hummus pasta.

Add a handful of beans to your pasta salad to make it extra hearty! This Mediterranean-style recipe also features cooked quinoa, briny artichokes, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives and garlic yogurt sauce.

This spiced and roasted chickpea sweet potato nourish bowl is quickly assembled with fresh veggies and a creamy homemade sun-dried tomato hummus! Perfect for a healthy, high-protein weeknight dinner.

Put this hearty veggie burger on a bun and serve it with your favorite burger fixings! Full of flavor and texture, the patties are based on chickpeas, farro, carrots, walnuts and a whole bunch of spices.

Try this Hungarian goulash that’s fully vegan but has everything you love about the authentic version! It’s easy to make and tastes especially great with mashed potatoes or dumplings.

These quick and easy vegan bars almost taste like cookie dough but are sugar-free, oil-free and gluten-free! Plus, they come with a fudgy chocolate topping and feature healthy legumes.

This one-pot meal is loaded with nourishing, satisfying foods like chickpeas, rice, carrots, garlic, lemon and lots of pantry spices. Try this comforting and easy-to-make dinner idea!

How about a vegan version of the classic egg salad made from chickpeas? Using hummus in place of mayo, you have double-legume action in this filling and delectable sandwich.

Speaking of classic meals gone plane-based, this easy vegan butter “chicken” consists of 2 cans of chickpeas, vegan yogurt, tomato sauce, coconut milk and all the cozy spices you could wish for.

Short on time? Make this 15-minute chickpea cucumber salad for a healthy summer recipe. It’s easy to make with everyday ingredients and stores well in the fridge.

This plant-based salad celebrates fresh and vibrant flavors and textures. With Israeli couscous, chickpeas, fresh lemon and an earthy tahini-harissa dressing, it makes a great side dish or light entree.