Grab a can of chickpeas and meet me in the kitchen! Today I’m sharing my collection awesome chickpea recipes that go way beyond a bowl of hummus.
Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, have been a long-time staple in my pantry.
They’re easy to cook, crazy versatile, and can lend an amazing array of flavor, fiber, and protein to any dish they’re added to.
Below you’ll find our all-time favorite chickpea recipes featuring soups, salads, sandwiches, veggie burgers, tacos, and more!
35+ Awesome Chickpea Recipes
Grab some chickpeas and meet me in the kitchen! These vibrant vegetarian chickpea recipes all have rave reader reviews. Try one today!
From salads to sandwiches to the ULTIMATE chickpea burgers, these easy peasy chickpea recipes are ready to rock your plate!
Chickpea Salad Sandwiches
One of my most popular recipes hands-down is the Garden Veggie Chickpea Salad Sandwich. It features flaked chickpeas (shredded in either a food processor or mashed with a fork) and a bevvy of veggies and herbs, all tossed in a tasty sauce.
It’s great with crackers, on top of a salad, or slapped on a sandwich! I even have a few other varieties such as a Tomato Basil Chickpea Salad Sandwich and Cranberry Walnut Chickpea Salad Sandwich.
★★★★★ “I had to make this for my vegetarian daughter bc it read so weird and curiosity got the best of me. It is incredible. I think my carnivore son likes it as much or maybe more than my daughter! And it’s about the only dish she’ll eat as leftovers. I ALWAYS make a double batch.” – Deb
In addition to being deliciously healthy and loaded with superfoods, this roasted butternut squash kale salad is filling, flavorful, and totally crave-worthy!
As many of you already know, I’ve been known to devour an entire tray of roasted chickpeas in a sitting, so using them as a salad topper here was a total no-brainer. I’m loving the crispy spiced chickpeas alongside the leafy kale, tender butternut squash, and sweet yet deliciously tart cranberries.
★★★★★ “I never review internet recipes – but this salad was exceptional! It was a hit with the kids, with the grownups, with the surprise gluten-free vegan guest, and just a wonderful addition to our meal. Thnks for such a tasty idea!” – Sheila
Chickpeas make the ultimate base for plant-based veggie burgers!
You can make them super duper spicy and thoroughly assault your tastebuds or keep them on the mild side with some serious buffalo flavor. Just whatever you do, make them right meow!
★★★★★ “So yummy! I love the way they get crispy and browned on the outside. I made a triple batch so I could freeze some! Thank you for sharing!” – Penny
This comforting Chickpea Lemon Orzo Soup is lusciously creamy and made dairy-free with no cream at all! This tasty vegetarian soup is a new family favorite of ours and I can’t wait for you to try it! Traditionally made with chicken, replacing the poultry with chickpea makes a lighter, healthier swap!
★★★★★ “I made this yesterday. Very very yummy! I shared some with a friend who also loved it just as much as I did. I have loved every recipe I’ve made of yours. I love how colorful your recipes are as well. Thank you for sharing them.” – Anita
This chickpea studded spiralized salad is good. REAL GOOD. As in, “ohmygosh I can’t stop stuffing this in my face!” good. We make it a lot and the chickpeas add some awesome protein and texture!
★★★★★ “Just made this, doubled the recipe for a party I am going to. It’s so yummy and I will definitely be making it a lot more! Super easy and a great summer side dish!” – Diana
This refreshing dish is great as a side or as a stand-alone lunch. It’s gloriously meal prep friendly and tastes amazing the next day!
It’s for sure one of the hidden gems on my blog. It never pops up in search engines (womp womp) but those of you that have stumbled upon it searching this little blog of mine or have seen it on IG and Pinterest know just how amazing it is! It’s fresh, flavorful, and just plain delish.
★★★★★ “So delicious! Made it as written. My husband and I both loved it and a great, tasty way to eat chickpeas.” – Amy R.
Chickpeas kissed with a medley of garlic and parmesan are roasted to crispy perfection and topped on the most amazing creamy tomato soup. The combination is epic!
I have trouble having enough chickpeas to top my soup because I’ll often end up standing over the sheet pan shoveling warm and toasty chickpeas into my face while I wait for the soup to cook. I could easily eat the entire pan this way!
★★★★★ “So tasty! We loved the soup and the chickpeas! We had to move it to the stovetop as our Instant Pot has never worked…so easy to make and tastes like you worked on it all day! Thank you!” – Kimberly
★★★★★ “One of my favorite salads! Made this for a dinner party the other day and everyone was asking for the recipe!” – Jacklyn
★★★★★ “Amazing recipe – and huge hit with husband and 3 small kids!” – Lauren
More Rockin’ Chickpea Recipes
★★★★★ “These are SO delicious…I never know what to do with these besides put them in soup. Mainly so my husband doesn’t know he’s eating them. I’ve always been a fan of chickpeas and now I have one more reason to love them! ” – Kimberli
Hankering for some Hummus?
I know this post is all about what to do with chickpeas that ISN’T hummus, but if all this talk of garbanzo beans somehow has you craving a big bowl of bean dip, here are a few of my favorite hummus recipes. You never know when a hummus craving will strike! For me it’s RIGHT NOW, haha!
If you get a chance to try any of these tasty chickpea recipes, let me know!
Leave some love in the comment form below or tag your photos with @peasandcrayons on Instagram so I can happy dance over your creation. I can’t wait to see what you whip up!
Crazy for chickpeas?
Get your garbanzo on with a few bonus recipes!
- Kale Caesar Salad with Crispy Garlic Chickpeas
- Tomato Mozzarella Chickpea Salad
- Sweet Potato Chickpea Chili
- Roasted Chickpea Tacos
- Triple Bean Veggie Burgers
Since they’re hands-down one of my favorite legumes on the planet, you can totally expect more tasty chickpea recipes to come! I’ll hop back over and update this post with more chickpea deliciousness periodically.
Looking for something in particular? Let me know! I’ll be happy to help you find it. xoxo
