30+ Easy Recipes You Can Make with a Can of Chickpeas

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

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

The crunchy chickpeas are the best. Hearty, satisfying, and budget-friendly, this vegetarian pasta combines pantry staples with a few fresh ingredients like tender baby spinach, fresh thyme, and a touch of cream for a simple, cozy dish that’ll brighten up any meal.

Pasta e ceci, which translates to pasta with chickpeas, is an Italian classic that starts with a short list of humble ingredients. In just 30 minutes, they transform into the most comforting pasta swimming in a rich tomato broth that feels almost stew-like.

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

We guarantee people are going to ask you for the recipe! It’s substantial enough to be a vegetarian dinner with some crusty bread to mop up the sauce, but can also work well as a side dish too.

Sweet cubes of butternut squash, nutty chickpeas, and kale simmer together in a tasty coconut milk-based sauce that’s hearty, comforting, not too spicy, and perfect for pairing with some steamed rice or naan.

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

Seasoned bite-size broccoli florets, chickpeas, and strips of red onion are roasted until tender and charred in spots, then tossed with tangy lemon tahini dressing and briny feta for a salad that works well as a light meal or a side dish.

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

Tuscan tomato salad is the perfect make-ahead lunch to pack when you’re on the go. It’s also great as a quick no-cook summer dinner for those hot days, and as a simple, yet flavorful BBQ side dish to bring to potlucks and summer cookouts.

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

It’s the perfect side for summer barbecues, potlucks, and beach days, but it also works just as well as a main dish with a side of grilled sausages. The best part? While the salad comes together in just a few minutes, it actually gets better with time, so you can make it well ahead of serving and eat it throughout the week.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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 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.

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.

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

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

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