Chickpea

Sweet-sour peppers meet crispy chickpeas, torn croutons, and a creamy swoosh.

Staring down a bare pantry and fridge? This one-pot wonder—which pairs protein-rich chickpeas and briny olives and capers with tender orzo—will save dinner.

Bust out the cinnamon sticks for this simple, cozy one-pot braise—they’ll imbue the dish with a gentle warming flavor over 4 hours of hands-off cook time.

This aromatic curry starts with a base of puréed onions—a simple way to harness punchy allium flavor with none of the chopping and tears.

All of the hallmarks of a sheet-pan dinner (quick! simple! very few dishes to do!), plus big slabs of warm, melty feta.

This vegan twist on a lamb sausage hummus bowl features a trio of textures—creamy, crisp, and meaty—that will keep you coming back for more.

Humble canned chickpeas become the stuff of open-face sandwich dreams with the help of a few flavorful, crunchy mix-ins and a whole lot of sharp cheddar.

This ultra-chocolaty vegan mousse recipe is egg-free, dairy-free, and totally easy. Top the creamy yet light dessert with crackly sesame brittle for contrast.

Canned chickpeas and frozen broccoli keep this one-skillet dinner fast and thrifty, while cream cheese delivers on the creamy Alfredo front.

Don’t be fooled by the short ingredient list: Jammy sliced lemons, sizzled garlic, and mild Aleppo-style pepper make this speedy fish dinner one to remember.

Breakfast or dinner? You get to pick with these one-pot curried chickpeas and eggs bursting with tingly heat and herbaceous flavor. 

Crunchy cucumbers can become a full-on dinner once you lean on pantry staples like seeded crackers to bring in the texture and fun.

This greener-than-green hummus is no side dip—the crisp dolmades on top turn it into a full meal.

There’s triple the chickpea in this quick and comforting soup: The broth is flavored with chickpea miso, and the mix of soft and crispy chickpeas makes for a delightful mix of textures.

No need to fight over the last falafel—this sliceable one is big enough for everyone.

Pantry MVPs—canned chickpeas, mixed giardiniera, and pickled cherry peppers—mix and mingle with the freezer VIP—frozen spinach—for a satisfyingly spicy weeknight dish.

These aren’t your average crispy chickpeas–here, garlicky garbanzos get lightly smashed before frying, creating layers of texture.

Carrots and chickpeas rise to stardom with the help of a bright, herb-spiked cashew cream and added crunch from toasty almonds.

Grilling gamechanger? Use a skillet on the hot zones to blister tomatoes without losing any of their juices while simultaneously charring larger veggies on the grates alongside.

The key to Yasmin Khan’s excellent chana masala? Chickpeas so soft that they melt in your mouth.