Easy vegetarian chickpea dinner recipes! Ten simple weeknight dinner recipes using a can of chickpeas. Try these out for your next Meatless Monday.
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So, you've got a can of chickpeas in your pantry. Amazing chickpea dinner recipes are in your future!
Chickpeas are an easy and versatile way to make a vegetarian dish a complete meal. From crispy chickpeas, to curries, to smashed sandwiches, we've got you!
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- What are canned chickpeas
- Chickpeas as plant based protein
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What are canned chickpeas
Canned chickpeas are chickpeas that have been cooked and sealed in cans to preserve them. They can be eaten straight out of the can! Look for them in the canned food section of your grocery store along with the other canned beans. The can will be labeled chickpeas or garbonzo beans.
Chickpeas as plant based protein
Did you know that chickpeas make a wonderful meat substitute? It's true!
Chickpeas have a mild, somewhat nutty flavor and a pleasing texture that makes for an easy ingredient to swap in many dishes.
They hold their shape when roasted or simmered in sauce or soup, but can also be mashed into sandwiches or patties. Chickpeas are a common plant based swap for chicken, but are so versatile that they can be swapped for many animal proteins.
Dinner recipes with canned chickpeas
Try these quick and easy vegetarian dinner recipes!
Lemon chickpea orzo soup
We love this vegetarian soup inspired by Greek avgolemono! The traditional chicken in this recipe is swapped for chickpeas. This is a cozy soup that the whole family will love.
Lemon chickpea orzo soup
Cozy and creamy lemon chickpea orzo soup recipe! A vegetarian soup inspired by Greek avgolemono. Perfect for a family weeknight meal!
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Roasted buffalo chickpea salad
Crispy, spicy roasted buffalo chickpeas over a bed of fresh, crisp veggies and topped with a drizzle of ranch dressing. Amazingly delicious!
Roasted buffalo chickpea salad
Easy roasted buffalo chickpea salad recipe! A vegetarian buffalo sauce lover’s salad with crispy roasted buffalo chickpeas and lots of veggies.
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The Chunky Chef revamps the chicken classic and makes it a delicious vegetarian meal!
Chickpea curry stuffed zucchini boats
It only takes 15 minutes of prep time to make this Indian inspired dish! No need to cook the curry before roasting in the zucchini boats. It's all topped with a cumin lime yogurt sauce.
Chickpea curry stuffed zucchini boats
Easy chickpea curry stuffed zucchini boats recipe! Vegetarian zucchini boats stuffed with a simple chickpea tikka masala and topped with a cumin lime yogurt sauce. Perfect for a meatless weeknight dinner!
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Vegan bbq chickpea veggie rice bowl
When in doubt, roast some chickpeas and veggies on a sheet pan and watch some magic happen! We love this recipe for the 10 minute prep time, and that it's covered in bbq sauce.
BBQ chickpea veggie rice bowls
Easy bbq chickpea veggie rice bowl recipe! This vegan veggie power bowl is loaded with bbq chickpeas and veggies and comes together with just a few minutes of prep time.
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Chickpea salad sandwich with grapes and walnuts
The texture of chickpeas make for the perfect meatless chicken salad sandwich! Smashed chickpeas, grapes, fresh herbs, celery, and walnuts. All mixed together to create a great lunch option.
Chickpea salad sandwich with grapes and walnuts
5-minute smashed chickpea salad sandwich with grapes, walnuts, and fresh dill. A delicious and easy vegetarian lunch that everyone in the family will love.
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Arugula salad with warm lemon rosemary chickpeas
Saute up some chickpeas in lemon and rosemary and then lay them over a bed of arugula and your favorite salad veggies. Toss it all together with a simple lemon rosemary dressing. A quick and satisfying meal!
Lemon chickpea arugula salad
Easy 15-minute lemon chickpea arugula salad recipe! A bright vegan salad with peppery arugula and warm lemon rosemary chickpeas.
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Tomato gazpacho with crispy falafel spiced chickpeas
There's nothing more refreshing than fresh tomato gazpacho in the summer! This one is topped with crispy, falafel spiced chickpeas and a drizzle of yogurt.
Tomato gazpacho with crispy falafel chickpeas
Tomato gazpacho with crispy falafel chickpeas recipe! Cold, refreshing, vegan friendly, gluten free. The perfect summer meal!
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Buffalo chickpea flat breads with blue cheese drizzle
This spicy and tangy dinner comes together in just 15 minutes! Buffalo sauce, chickpeas, fresh veggies, and a blue cheese drizzle over flat bread. Messy, but so delicious!
Buffalo chickpea flatbreads with blue cheese drizzle
Buffalo chickpea flatbreads with blue cheese drizzle are the perfect weeknight meal, ready in just 15 minutes!
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Cheesy butternut squash soup with crispy chickpeas
Smoked gouda butternut squash soup! So super cozy. It's topped with spicy, crispy chickpeas for a fall soup dream come true.
Butternut squash soup with chickpeas and smoked gouda
Creamy butternut squash soup with chickpeas recipe. Made with smoked gouda cheese and creamy coconut milk. So comforting for chilly nights!
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Grapefruit, quinoa, and chickpea salad
This is one of those meals that you make on a Monday and eat all week long! Chickpeas, quinoa, and walntus make it loaded with plant based protein and it's all topped with fresh herbs and a grapefruit vinaigrette.
Grapefruit quinoa salad with herbs and walnuts
Protein packed grapefruit quinoa salad recipe! A bright, vegetarian quinoa bowl with chickpeas, walnuts, grapefruit, and lots of herbs.
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