Often used in salads and soups, this firm, healthy legume, also commonly known as the garbanzo bean, is a high source of dietary fibre and a good source of protein and folate. Enjoy our selection of tasty recipes!
Recipes
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Chickpea Pita Salad
Grilled pitas add a bit of crunch to this end-of-summer salad. Divide it into two or three large portions for a refreshing vegetarian main meal. -
Chickpeas with Chorizo Sausage
In large skillet or shallow Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat; cook onion, garlic, thyme, cloves, cinnamon and bay leaf until softe... -
Chickpea Salad with Basil Pesto
Take advantage of the abundance of late-summer basil to prepare a batch of pesto (see below). Use it in a dressing, toss it with hot pasta, spread it ... -
Deli Chickpea Salad
Pack this hearty, tasty salad in a plastic container to eat by itself or use it as a filling for a whole wheat pita pocket that you've packed separate... -
Chickpea, Feta and Raisin Couscous
In small saucepan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat; cook onion, garlic, salt, pepper, chickpeas, raisins and cumin stirring often, ... -
Chickpea and Black Bean Salad
Canned beans are a must to have on hand for satisfying salads. For a vegetarian meal, serve with grilled portobello mushrooms and bread such as corn b... -
Crispy Chickpea Patties
Using canned chickpeas means no-fuss preparation — a potluck must. The yogurt and dill dip is a cool accompaniment to the crunchy, flavourfu... -
Chickpea and Eggplant Simmer
Salting the eggplant and letting it stand before cooking gets rid of excess water and cuts down the amount of oil you need to saut?t. -
Spice-Rubbed Pork Chops with Chickpea Simmer
Pork chops for dinner? Give 'em a kick with a zesty blend of spices. -
Moroccan Vegetable Pie with Chickpea Crust
Chickpeas make the crust of this hearty pie colourful, fragrant and dense. Though the ingredients are many, a lot are pantry staples and the dish come... -
Chickpea and Pomegranate Dip
The complex, sour-sweet flavours of pomegranate molasses (available in Middle Eastern and fine food stores) give this dip a tangy edge. If you can't f... -
Kale and Chickpea Soup
Hearty and satisfying, this is a first-rate dinnertime soup. Serve with Chipotle Olive Bread. -
Fragrant Chickpeas with Dates
As part of a buffet at Eid-ul-Fitr, this dish is also made with other dried fruits, such as apricots, raisins and figs. -
Vegetarian Chickpea Burgers
These are similar to falafels but are not deep-fried. You can refrigerate them for up to 8 hours before cooking. -
Cheesy Mac and Chickpeas
When you arrive home tired and hungry after a long busy day, this easy one-pot stew featuring pantry-friendly dried pasta and cans of tomatoes and chi...
