Got a tin of chickpeas languishing at the back of your pantry, just begging to be used?
Lucky for you, they’re an incredibly versatile legume that you can make a delicious meal from in no time at all.
Click through for a selection of yummy ways to use chickpeas, including a tasty lemon hummus recipe, easy falafels and so much more.
Not got chickpeas but have a tin of lentils instead? Check out our lovely lentil recipes.
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Curried vegetable soup
Warm, healthy and delicious- this curried vegetable soup is the perfect winter dinner for any night of the week. Suitable for the 2-Day Fast Diet.
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Chickpea and silverbeet salad
Fresh, green and very, very good for you, this chickpea and silverbeet salad makes a great lunch or side dish.
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Moroccan lamb and chickpea wraps
Excite your tastebuds with these delicious Moroccan lamb and chickpea wraps– bursting with flavour the whole family will love!
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Lamb, spinach and chickpea rice pilaf
Lamb, spinach and chickpea rice pilaf
Warm your body and soul with this hearty lamb, spinach and chickpea rice pilaf. It’s utterly delicious and packed full of flavour and protein to keep you charged through the cooler months.
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Smoky chickpea stew
Conjure images of India with this colourful vegetarian stew. Cooked in paprika, this spicy dish will invigorate the senses from the smokey capsicum to the tiny chickpeas.
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Roast chicken with chorizo & chickpea stew
Roast chicken with chorizo & chickpea stew
A luxurious smokey and spicy roast chicken with chorizo & chickpea stew.
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Roasted cauliflower and spiced chickpea salad
Roasted cauliflower and spiced chickpea salad
Anything but boring.
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Chana dhal with chutney yoghurt
Chana dhal with chutney yoghurt
This flavoursome lentil and chickpea curry will take you from dinner through to lunch the next day – too easy!
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Zucchini spaghetti with baked fetta and chickpea croutons
Zucchini spaghetti with baked fetta and chickpea croutons
It’s like the viral pasta recipe you’ve heard so much about but low-carb.
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Carrot and harissa falafel with tahini yoghurt
Carrot and harissa falafel with tahini yoghurt
Get inventive in the kitchen tonight with these wholesome carrot and harissa falafels with a fresh and zingy tahini yoghurt – a mouthwatering flavour combination!
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Vegetable and chickpea fritters
Vegetable and chickpea fritters
Fabulously tasty and loaded with veggies, this handy fritter recipe is a perfect lunchbox-filler. You can also serve them with bacon and a lovely poached egg for more substantial meal.
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Roast-kumara-and-pear-salad-with-crunchy-chickpeas
This delicious roast kumara and pear salad with crunchy chickpeas is a lovely blend of sweet, savoury, and nutty flavours.
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Chipotle-lamb-and-chickpea-stew
For those who love fiery dishes this chipotle lamb and chickpea stew is a must-try.
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Chickpea-preserved-lemon-and-risoni-salad
Embrace Persian flavours with this refreshing and tasty chickpea salad with preserved lemon, risoni and a generous scattering of goat cheese.
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Roasted-chickpeas-recipe
If you’re after a healthy, delicious snack you simply must give this sweet and sour roasted chickpeas recipe a try..
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Chermoulla-lamb-with-chickpea-salad
This chermoulla lamb and chickpea salad recipe is a simple and delicious dish for lunch or dinner.
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Zaatar-spiced-chickpea-salad-with-feta-and-mint-8386
In this [za’atar spiced chickpea salad with feta and mint
](https://www.womensweeklyfood.com.au/recipes/zaatar-spiced-chickpea-salad-with-feta-and-mint-8386|target=”_blank”) the chickpeas are roasted with seasoning for a delightful burst of flavour in every mouthful.
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Spiced-vegetable-chickpea-and-ricotta-salad
This spiced vegetable, chickpea and ricotta salad is perfect for fans of caramelised roast carrots and spiced baked ricotta.
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Chickpea-paneer-and-vegetable-curry
Chickpeas do a fabulous job of bulking out this delicious chickpea, paneer and vegetable curry.
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Vegetable-and-chickpea-fritters
Fabulously tasty and loaded with veggies, this handy vegetable and chickpea fritter recipe is a perfect lunchbox-filler.
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Moroccan-chickpea-stew
This simple Moroccan chickpea stew is loaded with veggies for the ultimate cold-busting dinner.
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Roast-pumpkin-feta-and-chickpea-salad
This roast pumpkin, feta and chickpea salad is a fabulous and health work lunch.
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Basic-hummus-recipe
Hummus is a delicious snack packed with healthy fats and beneficial fibre to help keep you feel full.
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Chickpea-shakshuka
This Moroccan inspired chickpea shaskuka dish has a spicy kick to it and is just as delicious for breakfast or dinner!
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Vegan-egg-free-meringues
Did you know that the liquid from a can of chickpeas behaves a lot like egg white? It’s called aquafaba and is perfect for making these delicious vegan meringues!
