
Chickpea recipes
See our chickpea recipes for delicious ways to serve this nutritious storecupboard legume. Transform it into vegan curries, salads, soups, burgers and more
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Chickpea curry
This easy chickpea curry, created by reader Jon Gregg, is a vegan recipe that's three of your five-a-day. It works well as a main course or a simple side dish
Red lentil, chickpea & chilli soup
Come home to a warming bowlful of this filling, low-fat soup
App onlyChickpea salad. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Use a touch of harissa to liven up a healthy chickpea salad. It takes just 10 minutes to whip up and makes an ideal side dish for slow-cooked Greek lamb
Chickpea fajitas
Roasted spicy chickpeas make up the perfect vegetarian Tex-Mex treat, served with harissa cream, guacamole and pickled salsa
Chickpea & coriander burgers
High in fibre, low in fat and counting as 2 of your 5-a-day, this tasty veggie burger delivers on every level
Vegan chickpea curry jacket potatoes
Get some protein into a vegan diet with this tasty chickpea curry jacket. It's an easy midweek meal, or filling lunch that packs a lot of flavour
Easy chicken & chickpea tagine
Making a mouthwatering Moroccan-inspired meal doesn't have to be difficult - this no-fuss one-pot dinner is full of flavour
Hummus
This creamy, rich vegan hummus is made using just five ingredients and is ready in 10 minutes. Serve with crunchy seasonal veg or warm pitta breads
Chana masala
Make this comforting chana masala as a main meal or side. This veggie chickpea curry is gluten-free, good for you and freezable, so you can save the leftovers.
Moroccan chickpea, squash & cavolo nero stew
This healthy veggie stew has real depth of flavour. A North African-style dish that contains three of your five-a-day and is great for feeding the family
Indian chickpeas with poached eggs
This quick, fibre-rich veggie supper is filling and good for you too. Chickpeas are a great source of manganese, which is essential for healthy bone structure
Slow-cooker chickpea stew
Enjoy the depth of flavour that comes with slow-cooking our chickpea stew. Serve with couscous for a healthy, low-fat, high-fibre dinner
Easy falafel recipe
Our simple homemade falafels are so easy to make. Stuff them into warm pittas with salad, or serve with couscous and hummus for a budget-friendly lunch.
Coronation chickpea sandwich filler
Create this veggie version of sandwich favourite Coronation chicken using chickpeas. It makes a lovely addition to a summer picnic menu.
Moroccan-style chickpea soup
This easy chickpea soup is packed with veg and flavoured with aromatic cumin spice. Perfect for a hearty vegetarian lunch or dinner, served with flatbreads.
Smoky chickpeas on toast
Spend just 12 minutes on this healthy, budget-friendly supper for two. Our fuss-free smoky chickpeas on toast deliver two of your 5-a-day and is low in calories
Tomato & chickpea curry
Want to use up the cans cluttering up your cupboards? This satisfying veggie chickpea curry is made in four easy steps and counts as three of your five-a-day
App onlyWhole-roasted curried cauliflower & chickpeas. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Enjoy a whole-roasted cauliflower with chickpeas and spicy flavours. Any leftover cauli can be cut into florets and reheated in the sauce to make a curry
Easy falafel burgers
Whizz up chickpeas with garlic, spices and herbs to make delicious vegetarian patties for lunch or dinner
Feel-good pasta soup
Try our take on comforting pasta e ceci. Seasoning is key, and a drizzle of good olive oil and a scattering of hard, sharp cheese will really bring it to life
One-pan lamb tagine with chickpeas
Make this lamb tagine a day or two ahead to really develop the flavours. It makes entertaining that little bit easier, as all you'll need to do is reheat it
Chickpea & coconut dhal
You’ll love the ‘tarka’, which is the spiced butter that’s poured over this subtly flavoured Indian chickpea and coconut dhal. Serve with chutneys and pickles alongside
Baked sweet potatoes with whipped feta, spiced chickpeas & green tahini
Do something a bit different with jacket potatoes using tahini and chickpeas. We've opted for purple sweet potatoes as they're packed with nutrients
App onlyYogurt, chickpea & spinach curry. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Serve this light and creamy chickpea curry with a half-quinoa, half-rice mixture for more fibre and protein. It's healthy and low in fat and calories





























