15 Creative Ways to Use Chickpeas

These chickpea chocolate chip cookies are soft and fluffy with just the right amount of sweetness. No one will ever guess these cookies are made with garbanzo beans instead of flour!

These smashed chickpea tacos are smoky, crispy, and packed with flavor. They’re an easy, vegetarian dinner that comes together in just 30 minutes using basic pantry staples.

This creamy peanut chickpea stew is hearty, comforting, and full of flavor thanks to coconut milk, sweet potatoes, and peanut butter. This is an easy one-pot vegan dinner that’s perfect for cozy weeknights.

This sheet pan recipe combines crispy chickpeas, jammy roasted tomatoes, and salty feta for a dinner that is easy and delicious! I love how simple this one is, but the flavor combination is incredible!

These chickpea brownies are rich and fudgy with an intense chocolate flavor. You won’t believe these vegan flourless brownies are made with beans!

I wasn't sure what to name this recipe because it's inspired by butter chicken, but there's no butter and no chicken. Instead, these delicious chickpeas are simmered in a creamy, spicy sauce that is completely plant-based. This recipe is easy to make using just a few basic pantry staples and seasonings!

These buffalo chickpea tacos are spicy and crispy with plenty of crunchy toppings. They only take a few minutes to assemble and they can be made vegan and gluten-free!

This chickpea noodle soup is a vegetarian comfort food that tastes just like the classic favorite! It can be ready in just 30 minutes, and it’s perfect for a weeknight meatless meal!

This Mediterranean Quinoa Bake is so delicious and flavorful, you’ll be surprised at how easy it is! Everything cooks together in one dish for a veggie-packed meal that only takes a few minutes to prepare.

This lemon chickpea soup is light and delicious with a uniquely rich and creamy texture. It’s a vegetarian twist on the Greek dish, avgolemono, which uses eggs to thicken the broth and lemon juice to add a bright, fresh flavor.

This Thai chickpea curry is made with red curry paste and coconut milk for a creamy, flavorful sauce. This simple curry recipe cooks in just 20 minutes! Serve it with rice or naan for a tasty dinner.

These chickpea gyros with homemade tzatziki sauce are ready in just 15 minutes! You only need a few fresh vegetables and a handful of pantry staples to get dinner on the table in minutes.

These marinated chickpeas are perfect as a light meal, side dish, or snack. Simply combine hearty chickpeas with juicy tomatoes and fresh herbs, and let it marinate in a tangy red wine vinaigrette.

These sticky sesame chickpeas are sweet, savory, and just the right amount of spicy. Roasted until crispy and tossed in a glossy, homemade sauce these sesame chickpeas are a weeknight favorite, ready in 30 minutes!

Do you love to eat cookie dough by the spoonful? Then you’ll love this healthy chickpea cookie dough recipe! It’s easy to make and it will satisfy your cookie dough cravings!