Not sure what to make with these canned chickpeas in your pantry?
Our list of delicious sweet and savory recipes featured protein-packed mains, easy snacks, and flavorful pantry meals featuring this staple food.
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The following ideas go way beyond just hummus or veggie burgers; plus, we highly recommend that you save that chickpea liquid to make some aquafaba recipes!
Enjoy the following goodness featuring lots of chocolate, peanut butter, tacos and more.
Best Vegan Chickpea Recipes
Spicy Roasted Chickpeas
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!
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Easy Chickpea Meatloaf
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.
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Edible Chickpea Cookie Dough
This edible cookie dough made from chickpeas and creamy nut butter is one of the healthiest snacks ever! Really filling, fibrous and kid-friendly.
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Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos
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!
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Vegan Thai Potato Curry
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!
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Healthy Chocolate Mousse Cake
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!
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Vegan Falafel Tacos
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.
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Creamy Hummus
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.
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Chili Sin Carne
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.
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Chocolate Chickpea Ice Cream
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!
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Loaded Cauliflower Pizza Crust
We love chickpeas as a pizza topping! This grain-free potato cauliflower crust is layered with pea pesto, arugula, onion, tomatoes and hearty legumes.
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Protein-Packed Skillet Cookie
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.
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Avocado Spinach Hummus
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.
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Mediterranean Pasta Salad
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.
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Vegan Sweet Potato Nourish Bowl with Chickpeas
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.
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Chickpea Veggie Burger
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.
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Hearty Vegan Goulash
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.
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Healthy No-Bake Bars
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.
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Lemony Chickpea Rice Soup
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!
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Chickpea Salad Sandwiches
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.
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Vegan Butter Chicken
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.
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Chickpea Cucumber Salad
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.
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Couscous Kale Salad
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.
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More Vegan Recipes
If you enjoyed this collection, check out the following articles next!
- 20+ Chickpea Flour Recipes
- 20 JUST EGG Recipes
- 20+ High-Protein Vegan Desserts
- 20+ High-Protein Breakfast Ideas
- 20+ Silken Tofu Recipes
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Find the best vegan chickpea recipes including savory meals and sweet treats in this article! Protein-packed, family-friendly and so delicious. The following 5-minute snickerdoodle chickpea smoothie is super creamy, tasty and nourishing!
Serves 1
Ingredients
Snickerdoodle Smoothie
- 1 large banana frozen
- ¼ cup canned chickpeas 40 g, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup soy milk 240 ml
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 dates pitted
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Adjust to taste preferences and add more liquid if preferred.
- Enjoy immediately!
Notes
- Add some vanilla extract or maple syrup for extra sweetness.
- To make this smoothie heartier, add some rolled oats!
- Find 20+ more uses for chickpeas in the article above!
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Alena Schowalter is a Certified Vegan Nutritionist who has been a vegetarian since childhood and vegan since 2012. Together with her husband, she founded nutriciously in 2015 and has been guiding thousands of people through different transition stages towards a healthy plant-based diet. She’s received training in the fields of nutrition, music therapy and social work. Alena enjoys discussions around vegan ethics, walks through nature and creating new recipes.
Find the best vegan chickpea recipes including savory meals and sweet treats in this article! Protein-packed, family-friendly and so delicious.