36 Easy Recipes to Make with a Can of Chickpeas

This vegetarian chopped salad — packed with farro, chickpeas, and plenty of fresh veggies— gets even better as it sits.

This recipe for quick and easy tomato orzo studded with chickpeas, which is made in just one pot, is total comfort food.

Combine chickpeas with a colorful mix of vegetables and tangy vinaigrette for a simple and satisfying salad that’s also naturally vegan.

Golden brown chicken thighs, leeks, cabbage, and chickpeas are simmered with curry powder and coconut milk all in one skillet.

Roast butternut squash, chickpeas, and croutons, then build a delicious, filling fall salad — directly on top!

These saucy, spiced chickpea bowls with kale, avocado, and a runny-yolked egg are all the proof you need that comfort food can also be healthy. The chickpeas are braised in a tomato sauce spiced with a medley of cumin, paprika, and cinnamon, and accented with harissa.

Crispy-skinned salmon sits on top of a bed of saucy spinach and chickpeas in this fast and easy skillet dinner.

This make-ahead friendly salad is packed with crunchy veggies and tossed in a garlicky oregano vinaigrette. Eat as-is or serve alongside pizza.

Roast sweet potatoes, chickpeas, and croutons, then build a flavorful, satisfying salad — directly on top!

A quick Thai red curry filled with sweet potatoes, chickpeas, and baby spinach that's made creamy with coconut milk.

This star of this crunchy, veggie-packed salad is a tangy Greek-inspired dressing, which doubles as a marinade for the feta and chickpeas.

An easy recipe for a vegetarian hummus bowl topped with roasted eggplant, chickpeas, and tabbouleh.

A stewy mixture of tomato-y chickpeas and greens are piled onto garlicky toast, then topped with cheese and broiled until browned and bubbly. These toasts are the incredibly easy, immensely satisfying, protein-packed vegetarian dinner you need.

This vegetarian cauliflower rice bowl is packed with all our favorite healthy foods, including cauliflower rice, sweet potatoes, and creamy avocado.

A combination of heavy cream and chicken broth creates a delicious foundation for spicy chili crisp, resulting in a layered, savory sauce — without being overly spicy.

Tikka masala is one of the most beloved Indian takeout dishes, but the dish as we know it now actually originated in the U.K., with many restaurants laying claim to it. We wanted to come up with a slow-cooker vegan version of this classic.

A hearty mix of mushrooms, nutty chickpeas, and greens in a thick and creamy coconut and tomato broth.

This simple recipe transforms a couple of cans of chickpeas into a warm, saucy, and flavor-packed dinner. Serve over couscous, brown rice, farro, or creamy polenta.

This satisfying plant-based quinoa bowl is packed with roasted sweet potato, kale, and crispy chickpeas.

A hearty, nourishing stew with butternut squash, dried apricots, and fragrant saffron.

A recipe for a hearty main course cauliflower salad from Central Provisions in Portland, Maine.

Honey and spicy harissa flavor this one-dish meal of saucy chickpeas and golden-brown chicken.

A vegetarian recipe for Israeli couscous salad filled with chickpeas, tomatoes, herbs, and feta cheese.

This easy sheet pan dinner is packed with bold flavors, thanks to caramelized lemon and onions and an assertive spice blend.

A flavor-packed Indian dish filled with chickpeas, cauliflower, daikon, and potatoes.

Buffalo chickpeas are tangy, spicy, and buttery all at once — a perfect contrast to the sweet, mild zucchini. Plus, it's a good excuse to drizzle dinner with creamy ranch.

Tender chickpeas swimming in an oregano- and garlic-spiked tomato sauce and topped with plenty of melty feta cheese. Make enough for lunch too!

This grilled Caesar ditches the regular croutons for crispy chickpeas.

This vegetarian soup is supremely satisfying, thanks to a winning combination of veggies, herbs, beans, and grains.

A mixed grill is a fun way to kick off grilling season, and its customizable nature makes it perfect for guests. This platter consists of grilled mixed vegetables, merguez sausage, halloumi cheese, and crispy chickpeas.

This hearty, satisfying main-course salad can be made with rice or whatever grain you have in the pantry: farro, millet, quinoa, etc. Orzo or couscous are also great options.

A lemony-bright aromatic chickpea stew with whole lemons, turmeric and fresh cilantro.

A super speedy meatless dish featuring chickpeas fried with cracked coriander, cumin, and slivers of garlic until golden and crisp, plus soft scrambled eggs with wilted greens and scallions.

With a base of caramelized onions, spices, and a touch of tomato paste, chole is a transformative way of using up a can of chickpeas.

Sweet potatoes, chickpeas, and tomato sauce might seem like an unlikely trio of ingredients, but that's only until you try them together in this easy vegetarian dinner.

A classic Persian dish made with noodles, beans, and greens — is comfort in a bowl.