30 Delicious Vegan Chickpeas Recipes

30 of the best vegan chickpeas recipes to make the most of this low-budget, fiber and protein-dense ingredient. Transform simple chickpeas into delicious soups, salads, curries, sides, and even desserts!

I keep my pantry stocked with humble yet hearty, nutritious, and budget-friendly legumes like lentils (a complete guide to lentils), beans (59 ways to use a can of beans), and chickpeas. Whether you’re stocked up on cans or cooking garbanzo beans from dry (which is even more cost-efficient!), chickpeas make a fantastic, low-budget source of plant protein. Make life easier with these easy chickpea recipes including 30 appetizers, sides, mains, and even desserts below.

Toni’s Tips For Cooking With Chickpeas

• To store cooked chickpeas: In an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days or freezer for 3 months. I store them in 1.5 cups/ 250g portions (the amount in a can of chickpeas).
• Don’t discard the canned chickpea liquid: (or the cooking liquid from dried chickpeas) This liquid, ‘aquafaba’, is a great vegan egg white substitute and shouldn’t be wasted. If you have no immediate use for it, freeze it in a large ice cube tray for 3-4 months.
• If you cook dried chickpeas: I recommend cooking large batches to freeze for later meals.
• Dried to canned chickpea conversion: A 15oz (400g) can of chickpeas yields about 9oz (250g or around 1.5 cups) once drained. This is the equivalent of 4.4oz/125g dried chickpeas.
• To cook dried chickpeas: Soak them overnight in plenty of water (they double in size). Drain and rinse. Transfer to a large pot covered with water and cook for 40-60 minutes, or until tender. Add garlic, bay leaves, or other aromatics to infuse them with flavor.

Easy Baked Falafels

Simple baked falafels using canned chickpeas are baked to perfection for minimal oil and fat. Once baked, enjoy them in wraps, salad bowls, burgers, as a mezze platter, and more!

Creamy Hummus

This classic chickpea recipe uses a base of just five ingredients, including cannedchickpeas for ultimate convenience.

You can also experiment with flavor variations like roasted red pepper hummus, pistachio hummus, dill pickle hummus, sweet potato hummus, beet hummus, etc.

Air Fryer Chickpeas

This crispy chickpeas recipe is a perfect high-protein chips alternative when you’re craving salty and crunchy. Plus, there are endless flavor variations!

Mock Crab Cakes

Get fancy by combining canned chickpeas and artichoke hearts. Wallflower Kitchen shares a delicious vegan take on a popular restaurant appetizer!

Potato Chickpea Tacos

When you only have 20 minutes to pull together a simple, satisfying meal, these chickpea tacos have you covered (and all with minimal effort).

Chickpea Tuna Salad

This plant-based chickpea tuna salad gives the same mouth-feel and texture as the classic, to make an excellent protein-packed alternative for sandwiches, wraps, lettuce cups, and more!

Vegan Garbanzo Bean Salad

Here’s another tuna twist! This vegan garbanzo bean salad mimics tuna, but 100% oil-free, and ready in 5 minutes. A budget-friendly, non-processed, nutritious addition to your table.

Easy Lemon Orzo Chickpea Salad

This flavorful orzo chickpea salad uses six ingredients for a versatile, refreshing, summery appetizer or side dish. It’s hit at every a potluck, BBQ, picnic, or garden party.

Vegan Lentil Chickpea Salad

With only 10 ingredients (mostly pantry staples!), this lentil and chickpea salad is ultra-hearty. Enjoy it warm or chilled after it comes together in 30 minutes (great for lunch prep!).

Looking for a similar warm chickpea salad recipe? Try my kale garbanzo bean salad.

Texas Caviar

Looking for a go-to vegan chickpea recipe to bring to all your summer cookouts, picnics, and even taco Tuesdays? Texas caviar is a fresh and delicious blend of beans, corn, tomato, avocado, and red onion for a vibrant, nutritious addition to your table.

Artichoke Pasta Salad

This simple pasta salad uses a combination of veggies (canned, fresh, or frozen based on what you have available!) and chickpeas for a high-fiber and protein-dense meal that’s light and refreshing.

You also might enjoy my Mediterranean vegan pasta salad.

Quinoa Chickpea Salad (In A Jar)

Looking for an easy vegan chickpea recipe perfect for meal-prepping to enjoy at home or on-the-go? This lettuce, quinoa, and chickpea salad is fresh and nutritious, and you can whip up a whole week’s worth in just 15 minutes.

Chickpeas are a really easy way to add protein to any salad, like my easy artichoke salad, sweet potato kale salad, Mediterranean couscous salad, roasted potato salad, or kale quinoa salad.

Chickpea Sweet Potato Boats

This recipe makes a super simple meal loaded with fiber, protein, and a sweet-savory flavor blend. It’s perfect for those days you want to use minimum effort for maximum satisfaction.

Healthy Stuffed Avocado

Cauliflower rice and chickpeas make a surprisingly hearty filling in these antioxidant rich and healthy-fat-filled avocado boats. A simple, delicious side or light main loaded with nutrients.

BBQ Chickpea Wrap

Quick and delicious wraps are the perfect, simple, and satisfying lunch. They don’t require much cooking and can be eaten quickly, which makes them a fantastic option for work or school lunches or any on-the-go meals.

Quinoa Chickpea Patties

Try out this naturally protein-dense and flavor-packed burger alternative. These chickpea quinoa veggie burgers use several veggies and spices for a delicious blend of flavor, ready in just 20 minutes from start to finish!

Vegan Bean Chili

This vegan/vegetarian recipe with chickpeas is high in plant protein using a blend of beans, including chickpeas. Make a bold and nutrient-dense vegan chili with basic pantry ingredients, on the stove, in an Instant Pot, or in a slow cooker.

If you’re as chili-obsessed as me, you might like my black bean chili, vegan pumpkin chili, or quinoa sweet potato chili!

Curried Chickpeas

This 30-minute curried chickpeas recipe uses silken tofu for a savory meal that’s protein-packed, ultra-creamy, and loaded with comforting Indian-inspired flavors. Whip it up on the stove, in a slow cooker or Instant Pot.

Vegan Tandoori Chickpeas

This recipe veganizes a popular Indian-inspired classic, replacing chicken with chickpeas. Make it entirely from scratch with just a few simple pantry ingredients in 30 minutes.

Vegan Chickpea Stew

This Mediterranean-inspired chickpea stew is thick and hearty. Serve it right out of a bread bowl, for the ultimate stew experience.

Sweet and Sour Chickpeas

Simple sweet and sour chickpeas from My Plantiful Cooking combines chickpeas and bell pepper in homemade sweet and sour sauce for a healthy, flavorful twist on a takeout favorite.

Greek Chickpea Soup

You can enjoy this Mediterranean-inspired chickpea soup from Skinny Spatula year-round. Combining chickpeas, lemon, and several Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this soup works as a hearty summery treat or to warm you during the colder months!

Coconut Chickpea Curry Soup

The next time you crave soup, I implore you to try this coconut chickpea curry soup. It’s creamy, rich, hearty, high-protein, and satisfying… all while made almost entirely from vegetables.

Eggplant Stew with Tomato and Chickpeas

Cook this eggplant stew on the stove or in a crock pot, adding chickpeas for added protein and a nourishing family meal.

Vegan Chickpea Noodle Soup

Simple chicken noodle soup takes on a vegan twist in this comforting vegan chickpea noodle soup. It’s perfect for when you’re feeling under the weather, and all winter long.

Prefer your chickpea soup noodle-free? Try my tomatoey garbanzo bean soup recipe.

Easy Chickpea Lentil Curry

You can pull together this vegan chickpea recipe with just a few simple, inexpensive pantry staples for a high-protein, flavorful, creamy, comforting, satisfying, meatless meal!

Creamy Chickpea Carrot Curry

Simple ingredients combine in this comforting chickpea and carrot curry. It’s the perfect combo of sweet and savory for an easy, crowd-pleasing, meat-free curry.

Vegan Stuffed Acorn Squash

This stuffed acorn squash recipe combines quinoa, chickpeas, and cranberries for a hearty, wholesome, meal bursting with fall flavors. It’s easy to make with a stunning presentation!

Chickpea Chocolate Chip Cookies

These chickpea cookies use mashed chickpeas for cookies that are crispy on the outside with a soft, chewy middle and vegan chocolate chips in every bite. Enjoy the classic in a surprisingly healthy and wholesome way!

Chocolate Covered Chickpeas

For a sweet treat with a high-protein twist, give this vegan dark chocolate chickpea bark a try. All you need is four ingredients for a sweet and savory, smooth and crunchy treat. It’s perfect for a midday pick-me-up, a movie night treat, or a holiday dessert tray!

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