Best Chickpeas Recipes

Here's a collection of our most popular, Easy & Healthy Chickpeas Recipes that are loaded with flavor and are an excellent source of plant-based protein. These flavor-packed recipes are great for meal prep and perfect for weeknight dinners.

These delicious recipes with chickpeas offer a variety of traditional and modern, global flavors including Indian, Moroccan, Middle-eastern, Mediterranean, and Mexican.

All of these dishes come together easily using modern appliances like the Instant Pot, Air Fryer, Oven, or stove. I hope you try and enjoy these recipes!

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How to Cook Chickpeas?

Here is a fail-proof recipe for cooking dried chickpeas in the instant pot, using the soaking as well as no-soak method.

Easy & Delicious Chickpea Recipes

Moroccan Chickpea Soup

Easy Instant Pot recipe for hearty and healthy Moroccan Chickpea Soup with creamy chickpeas cooked with fire-roasted tomatoes and warm spices. Enjoy this vegan & gluten-free soup in 30 minutes!

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Air Fryer Chickpeas (& Oven-Roasted)

Air Fryer Chickpeas are crispy, crunchy flavor bites that make a great snack and salad topper. Crisp them in the air fryer in a little over 15 minutes, with the option to roast them in the oven too.

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Air Fryer Falafel

Air Fryer Falafel is a quicker and healthier version of classic deep-fried Middle Eastern street food, made using chickpeas, fresh herbs, and warm spices!

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Chana Saag (Curried Chickpeas and Spinach)

This Chana Saag recipe is a creamy chickpea curry finished with fresh, tender baby spinach prepared with pot-in-pot cumin rice, ready in 30 minutes!

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Chana Masala

An easy and authentic Instant Pot recipe for a popular Indian chickpeas curry called Chana Masala, using dry or canned chickpeas. Enjoy it with cumin rice or naan.

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Chana Masala Biryani (Indian Chickpeas Rice)

Easy Instant pot recipe for Chana Masala Biryani, a hearty, Indian flavored chickpeas rice dish, that's vegan & gluten-free too!

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Chana Masala Tacos with Cucumber Salsa

These Chana Masala Tacos are a crisp, crunchy and delicious fusion recipe with an Indian spiced chickpea filling wrapped in corn tortillas.

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Falafel Sandwich

Easy recipe for Air Fryer Falafel Sandwich that gives this middle-eastern street-food classic a healthier spin. Enjoy with hummus, tzatziki, and greek salad.

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Punjabi Chole in Instant Pot (Tangy Chickpeas Curry)

Punjabi Chole, or Amritsari Chole, is a creamy, tangy and dark-colored chickpea curry made with a special masala blend served street-style.

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Roasted Cauliflower & Chickpeas Tacos

Easy Roasted Cauliflower Tacos recipe with crispy chickpeas and green goddess sauce, ready in 30 minutes in the oven or air fryer.

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Kale Chickpea Salad

Healthy Kale Chickpea Salad made by tossing kale slaw mix with Mediterranean-spiced chickpeas and mangoes. A nutritious side dish for your favorite protein!

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Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Creamy, nutty and smoky, this flavorful Roasted Red Pepper Hummus is a crowd-pleasing dip with a kick. Pair it with crunchy veggies, crackers or toasted pita chips and serve this vegan and gluten-free dip for snack-time or as a party appetizer.

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Falafel Salad

Easy and nutritious recipe for Falafel Salad tossed in lemon tahini dressing. Enjoy this gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian and meal-prep friendly recipe.

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Kala Chana in Instant Pot

Kala Chana is delicious curry loaded with black chickpeas, chopped tomatoes, & plenty of fragrant aromatics Indian spices. Perfect with rice or roti.

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Common Chickpeas Conversions

The following measurements are based on US dry measuring cups:

• 2 cups of dried beans = 1 pound of dry chickpeas
• 1 cup dried chickpeas = 3 cups cooked chickpeas
• Heaping ½ cup of dried beans = one 15-ounce can of beans
• One 15-ounce can of beans = 1 ½ cups of cooked beans

Health Benefits of Chickpeas

Chickpeas are low in fat and a great source of plant-based protein and dietary fiber. A single serving of ½ cup cooked chickpeas contains 120 calories, 2 grams of fat, 6 grams of lean protein, and 6 grams of dietary fiber.

Besides this, according to Healthline, chickpeas are also a good source of iron, and nutrients including choline, magnesium, selenium, and zinc.

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