Got a tin of chickpeas languishing at the back of your pantry, just begging to be used? Or a bag of the dried legumes you’re unsure how to use? These chickpea recipes will provide some delicious meal inspiration.
Chickpeas are 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 and easy falafels.
Or check out our lovely lentil recipes.
How to soak dried chickpeas & other pulses
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52 chickpea recipes to try
Slow cooker beef soup with chickpea & chorizo
A richly flavoured soup using osso bucco.
4 ways with dried chickpeas
Plus a quick-soak cooking method.
Yoghurt marinated chicken with plum & chickpea salad
Serve up a feast of flavour and texture.
Sticky tofu skewers with lemony red slaw & chickpea croutons
Transform tofu into spicy, tangy skewers for a hearty vegetarian main.
Corn, zucchini and chickpea fritters
Crunchy fritters make a perfect snack or light meal with a salad.
Roasted cauliflower and chickpea coconut curry
This fragrant vegie curry will be your new favourite meat-free Monday option
Chicken with crushed harissa chickpeas
A weeknight winner that serves 2.
Lamb and chickpea pilau
A delicious slow cooker rice dish. We’ve included the stovetop instructions too!
Cauliflower and chickpea masala with poached eggs
Take your brunch game to a new level.
Chickpea, spinach and paneer rogan josh
A slow cooker curry.
Slow cooker chickpea and sweet potato curry
This vegan curry recipe is perfect for chilly nights. It’s an easy chickpea curry made with sweet potato and a korma curry paste.
Chickpea, gnocchi and spinach curry
A hearty weeknight dinner made with store-bought gnocchi and pantry staples.
Basic hummus
Hummus is a delicious snack packed with healthy fats and beneficial fibre to help keep you feel full.
Chickpea shakshuka
This Moroccan-inspired chickpea shakshuka dish has a spicy kick to it.
Roasted chickpeas and beans
How to create a healthy snack by roasting chickpeas and butter beans with a sweet and sour spice mix.
Chickpea ‘meatball’ cacciatore
Make this chickpea meatball cacciatore and then serve it up 4 ways!
Roast pumpkin, fetta and chickpea salad
Toasted pistachios and preserved lemon add crunch and zing to this roast pumpkin, fetta and chickpea salad.
Smoked paprika chicken with tomato and chickpeas
A meal the whole family will enjoy.
Tomato, mozzarella and chickpea pan bake
The family will love this simple one-pot vegie meal.
Chorizo and chickpea stew
Smoky and delicious.
Roast chicken with chorizo and chickpea stew
Warm you up from the inside out.
Gluten free chickpea schnitzels and yoghurt sauce
Schnittys aren’t just for the meat eaters.
Zucchini spaghetti with baked fetta and chickpea croutons
It’s like the viral pasta recipe you’ve heard so much about but low-carb.
Chickpea, paneer and vegetable curry
For a fragrant and satisfying vegetable curry.
Carrot and harissa falafel with tahini yoghurt
Boost your vegie intake.
Roasted cauliflower and spiced chickpea salad
Anything but boring.
Indian roasted tomatoes, chickpeas and chilli
Spice things up.
Chana dhal with chutney yoghurt
What do you call this dahl?
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.
Roast pumpkin dip with spiced chickpeas
Spiced chickpeas add texture and flavour to this sweet and tangy roast pumpkin dip
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.
Chickpea and silverbeet salad
Fresh, green and very, very good for you, this chickpea and silverbeet salad makes a great lunch or side dish.
Vegan egg-free meringues
We used aquafaba and cream of tartar as tasty alternatives in these 100% vegan meringues. Serve topped with your favourite summer fruits for a light sweet treat in these warm months!
Chickpea ‘tofu’ with spiced black-eyed beans
Nourish yourself with this delicious chickpea ‘tofu’ and spiced black-eyed beans. A healthy and flavoursome vegetarian dish perfect for dinner.
Spiced vegetable, chickpea and ricotta salad
These golden caramelised vegetables, tossed with baked ricotta and chickpeas are best served warm. But if you have any leftovers, they make a great work lunch. And they’re suitable for diabetics, too.
Chickpea and vegetable gratin
This chickpea and veg gratin is the perfect vegetarian winter warmer. It’s a delicious way to pack in all those vegetables, topping off with beautiful melted tasty cheese.
Baked lemon ricotta hummus with pitta
Simple, easy and delicious! These vegetarian pittas are great for lunch and perfect for work.
Dhal curry with chutney yoghurt
Quick and easy, but packed full of flavour and the goodness of legumes, this delicious Indian spiced dhal curry makes a great weeknight dinner. Serve it with refreshing mango chutney yoghurt for an extra authentic touch.
Moroccan lamb and chickpea wraps
Excite your tastebuds with these delicious moroccan lamb and chickpea wraps- bursting with flavour the whole family will love!
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.
Moroccan chickpea stew
Chock full of veggies and tender chickpeas, this rich Moroccan-inspired stew is packed with nutrients and the best cold-busting remedy for winter nights.
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.
Kumara and chickpea loaf with mint raita
Not suitable to freeze. Kumara suitable to microwave. Note
Chickpea mince curry
To prepare pappadums quickly and easily, spray with oil and arrange on the turntable of your microwave oven. Cook on high (100%) power 1 minute, until puffed and crisp. Cool before serving. Note
Chickpea salad
Tzatziki is a Greek yogurt dip made with cucumber, garlic and sometimes chopped fresh mint. It’s available, ready-made, from supermarkets and delicatessens. Note
Chickpea, preserved lemon and risoni salad
French-trimmed lamb cutlets marry beautifully with this salad, simply grill the lamb until cooked as desired, squeeze with lemon juice and serve alongside the salad. Note
Chipotle lamb and chickpea stew
If you have an electric pressure cooker you won’t need to reduce the heat to stabilise pressure, your cooker will automatically stabilise itself. Always check the manufacturer’s instructions before using. This recipe is suitable to freeze. Quick release method: Each time the lid is removed from the cooker, the pressure must be released quickly first. […]
Chermoulla lamb with chickpea salad
Chermoulla is a marinade of fresh and ground herbs and spices often used in the cooking of North Africa. This tender chermoulla lamb is gorgeous served with chickpea salad and pitta bread.
Za’atar spiced chickpea salad with feta and mint
This Za’atar spiced chickpea salad with feta and mint is a great summer salad option.
Roast kumara and pear salad with crunchy chickpeas
A delicious salad full of crispy roast kumara and crunchy and balanced with fresh pear and cranberries.
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