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Make healthy and delicious meatless meals, snacks, and even desserts with these 25 Cheap and Easy Vegan Chickpea Recipes that help you eat healthy on a dime!
Today, we are celebrating Meatless Monday with chickpeas!
Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, are one of the most popular vegan protein sources and for good reason!
These little beans are a rich source of vitamins, minerals, protein, and fiber and offer a variety of health benefits, including improving digestion, aiding weight management, and reducing the risk of several diseases.
They’re also tasty and super versatile, as you will see in this roundup of Best Ever Vegan Chickpea Recipes – snacks, appetizers, soups, salads, mains, and even desserts!
You might be surprised to find chickpeas in desserts, but since their flavor is so mild, they are a perfect addition to healthy vegan sweet treats.
Chickpeas are also much cheaper than meat, helping you create healthy, real food meals on a dime!
Whether chickpeas are a staple in your diet or you’ve never tried them before, you will love these 25 Healthy Delicious Vegan Chickpea Recipes!
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Comforting, 1-pot noodle soup made with chickpeas instead of chicken. Plant-based and gluten-free, and bursting with color, flavor, and wholesome ingredients!
This Roasted Pumpkin Cream Soup Recipe is an easy winter soup topped with Crispy Chickpeas. Vegan and gluten-free!
Rainbow Power Salad with Roasted Chickpeas is so fresh and delicious! Zucchini, carrots, fresh basil, crispy spiced chickpeas. The perfect summer salad!
Lemony Chickpea Quinoa Salad is bursting with Middle Eastern flavors (preserved lemons and sumac!). It’s super flavorful, satisfying, and perfect for a light summer meal any night of the week.
A comforting meal, Buffalo Chickpea Chili is an easy vegan recipe with tons of spicy flavor. Finely chopped mushrooms are super meaty!
This Creamy Tomato Soup recipe is comfort food at its best! It tastes rich, but is light and healthy, made with blended chickpeas instead of heavy cream.
A whole food plant-based take on the classic Caesar dressing, using creamy tahini as the base and topped with crispy chickpeas. Healthy, nutritious, and delicious vegan, oil-free, and glutenfree salad.
This Instant Pot Chickpea Orzo Soup is a hearty and simple soup made with chickpeas, orzo, spices, and fresh herbs. Healthy, easy to make, and perfect for busy weeknight dinners and meal prep.
This comforting soup is a simple and easy meal to make ahead of time. Packed with hearty carrots, celery, and homemade dumplings. Pair this meal with fresh bread or crackers for a complete meal.
Full of fresh flavors and textures, this hearty California Cobb Salad makes for a quick and easy lunch or dinner that’s both healthy and satisfying! Dairy-free, egg-free, and gluten-free.
Need a delicious lunch or a side dish for a party in 10 minutes? Mediterranean Chickpea Salad was made especially for you! This healthy recipe is full of flavor, high in protein, and perfect to meal prep for the week.
This Vegan Garlic Chickpea Soup is not only super easy, but it’s also tasty and deliciously creamy. Made from a handful of basic ingredients, including chickpeas, garlic, dried herbs, and spices, it comes together in less than 30 minutes.
An incredibly creamy 1-pot stew with curried chickpeas, ginger, coconut milk, and lime. A delicious plant-based meal that comes together fast!
This simple vegan salad is perfect for a weekend barbecue or a weeknight dinner at home. Served with a 5-minute tahini dressing and spiced chickpeas, it’s a salad you don’t want to miss!
A classic dish with a twist, this Vegan Chickpea Caesar Pasta Salad is full of creamy Caesar dressing and crunchy chickpea croutons! A great cookout side dish or entrée.
More vegan cookout recipe ideas: 75 Easy and Delicious Vegan Cookout Recipes for Summer.
Roasted Chickpeas are a healthier snack or salad topper you can customize!
Kick them up a notch with your choice of four natural flavorings: Smoked paprika and cumin, cinnamon and sugar, turmeric and ginger, and lime and black pepper.
An easy savory trail mix full of protein and fiber, this Spicy Roasted Chickpea Snack Mix is a feel good way to snack perfect for on-the-go! Gluten-free and vegan.
This homemade Hummus is incredibly creamy, smooth, and fluffy and packed with a rich, nutty, and lemony flavor.
Plus, you’ll learn all the tips and tricks for making incredible hummus at home so you’ll never want to buy store-bought hummus again!
This dip is sure to impress your friends at a party or to treat yourself any night of the week.
Store bought hummus is topped with shawarma spiced chickpeas, a small parsley salad, and homemade garlic herb sauce. Serve with pita chips and cut vegetables.
Serve this gluten-free flatbread with dips like hummus, or alongside soups, salads, and mains for a tasty addition to any meal.
These Vegan Buffalo Chickpea Quesadillas are the absolute best vegan quesadillas you’ll ever try! Made with a spicy buffalo sauce, chickpeas, and a Mexican cheese sauce, this is the ultimate comfort food!
A completely untraditional spin on nachos! This dish trades chips for toasted pita wedges and includes ingredients from fattoush salad. It’s topped with crispy, za’atar roasted chickpeas and a bright tahini dressing.
Super easy and gourmet toast recipe that takes under 10 minutes to make. A fully loaded toast with thick sourdough bread, smashed avocado, and roasted chickpeas for a savory breakfast, lunch, or snack.
These Vegan Broccoli Fritters make the perfect appetizer or snack for a party or just because!
Buffalo Chickpea Dip is as delicious as it is easy to make! This addictive vegan dip is creamy with a spicy, tangy kick.
Creamy, flavorful, and so nutritious, this Roasted Beet Hummus is the perfect dip for some veggies, pita, crackers, or whatever! It’s gluten-free, vegan, and a perfect (and pretty) way to sneak some veggies into your diet!
This fresh, bold Vegan Chickpea Bruschetta will please everyone’s tastes and makes a scrumptious topping when fresh tomatoes are still out of season.
Spicy, sticky, sweet, and crispy, these Vegan Chickpea “Wings” are amazing! Jerk sauce, sweet mango dip. Need I say more?!
Mini Chickpea Flour Frittatas feature gluten-free chickpea flour, bell pepper, corn, baby spinach, onion, and herbs for an easy and delicious, healthy vegan breakfast or snack!
These Chickpea Salad Pinwheels are perfect for parties, lunches, or a quick and easy snack. A healthy vegan meal that is super easy to make.
Amazing, 30-minute Chickpea Shawarma Sandwich with spicy baked chickpeas, a creamy garlic dill sauce, and lots of fresh vegetables for a healthy, quick, and satisfying plant-based meal!
More incredible vegan sandwich ideas: Best Vegan Sandwiches.
Baked Sweet Potatoes with Chickpeas and Broccoli Pesto make a delicious vegan meal or side dish! Round out your meal with a side salad, or just have two stuffed potatoes.
Vegan Butternut Galette is a perfect holiday main. It features apples, shallots and gluten-free crust made with chickpea flour and cornmeal.
More vegan holiday recipe inspiration:
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This Vegan Pot Pie will be a hit with everyone at the dinner table! It’s full of chickpeas and vegetables with a fluffy biscuit topping.
These Roasted Sweet Potato and Chickpea Meal Prep Bowls are the perfect way to eat healthy during a hectic workweek!
Just add all the ingredients to the Instant Pot for a delicious dinner ready in minutes! Healthy, vegan, gluten-free, oil-free, nut-free, and soy-free.
Creamy Lemon Orzo with Chickpeas and Broccoli is a complete, quick, and hearty vegan meal made with simple ingredients.
More must-try vegan pastas: Best Vegan Pasta Recipes.
A flavorful vegan chickpea curry recipe that’s quick and easy to make for a healthy Indian-inspired weeknight dinner ready in 30 minutes!
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Tender with crisp edges and full of flavor, these quick and easy Chickpea Pancakes are incredibly versatile and require just 8 ingredients!
In a pinch and need a simple dinner? These Vegan Chickpea Burgers are the easiest and most flavorful veggie burger. They take only 10 minutes of prep time and can be frozen for quick meals throughout the week!
Spiced Vegan “Butter” Chickpeas is a totally plant-based take on butter chicken/murgh makhani, a spiced, rich, tomato-based curry. Simple and quick to prepare. Rich, creamy, and flavorful.
Chickpea Tempeh made from scratch! Soy-free, gluten-free, and requires only 3 ingredients and some patience.
Easy, flavorful, and packed with plant protein, these Sesame Chickpeas are a vegan chickpea recipe that make for a quick and delicious dinner the whole family will love. They’re ready in just 15 minutes and are great to meal prep for the week.
More quick and easy vegan meal ideas:
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These Avocado Chickpea Salad Collard Wraps are perfect to pack for on-the-go! Ready in just 15-minutes, they’re packed with fiber, protein, and greens for a healthy lunch or dinner.
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A simple delicious Tagine Recipe with Eggplant and Chickpeas infused with Moroccan spices served over cinnamon-scented couscous.
This Falafel recipe is perfect stuffed into pita sandwiches, but they’re also delicious over salads, grain bowls, or on their own for a quick snack!
This Vegan Spicy BBQ Chickpea Pizza is a sweet and spicy pizza hit! It’s so easy you can make it on a weeknight while adding extra protein to your meal!
Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe and Chive Pesto is a fresh and flavorful meal with lots of satisfying texture. Soft and creamy pasta with crisp chickpeas! Naturally nut-free, vegan, and perfect for spring.
These Tempeh and Chickpea Sloppy Joes are a delicious quick and easy vegan dinner!
Bring the incredible flavors of Thai cooking to your kitchen in a fun yet accessible plant-based way with this Thai Butternut Squash Chickpea Curry. Meal prep friendly and makes great leftovers!
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Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash with Chickpeas is a hearty and delicious way to start the day! This easy sheet pan recipe is vegan, gluten-free, low-fat, and ready in 40 minutes.
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Want a nourishing, veggie substitute for egg salad, chicken salad, and tuna salad?
This creamy, comforting, and healthy chickpea salad sandwich is sure to satisfy for a quick lunch or simple meal any time.
Need a new go-to high protein vegan dinner? These Vegan Sweet and Sour Chickpeas are simple, satiating and on the table in 30 minutes!
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A homemade crust topped with chickpeas, buffalo wing sauce, fresh spinach, green onion, cilantro and drizzled with vegan ranch.
This Vegan Alfredo Pasta with Crispy Chickpeas is made with cauliflower, making it a healthy and light dish that’s also cozy and comforting!
This Slow Cooker Chickpea Peanut Stew is a hands-off dinner that is full of vegetables and protein-packed chickpeas and peanuts. Easy to meal prep and freeze!
Vegan Chickpea Fajitas with mushrooms, onions, and bell peppers. Seasoned with homemade fajitas seasoning, this healthy sheet pan meal will become your go-to dinner on busy days!
This Vegan Savory Chickpea Cobbler is the ultimate plant-based winter comfort food dish! Made with chickpeas, a rustic biscuit topping, and a flavorful sauce built from an umami-rich broth.
These Chickpea Burgers are healthy, tasty and perfect for summer! Top with grilled pineapple and BBQ sauce for an epic Hawaiian veggie burger.
More must-try vegan burgers: 40 Best Veggie Burgers Everyone Will Love.
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This “Cheesy” Chickpea Broccoli Rice Casserole is an easy one-pan dinner the whole family will love! Feed a crowd with this casserole or freeze the leftovers. Vegan and can be made gluten-free.
This Vegan Tuna Salad Sandwich is made with chickpeas and hearts of palm, seasoned with nori sheets for a taste of the ocean, and finished with classic American ingredients like sweet pickle relish. It’s the new “I can’t believe it’s not tuna!”
This plant based take on traditional meatloaf is a great choice for holiday dinners or any time you want a healthy, hearty meal.
More vegan holiday recipe inspiration:
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These Chickpea “Meatballs” are a great alternative to regular meatballs for any pasta dish, meatball subs, and more!
More must-try vegan pastas: Best Vegan Pasta Recipes.
Stir fries are super simple and really cheap to make, and this recipe is no exception. Fresh vegetables in a sesame-orange glaze over hearty quinoa – this dish is way better than takeout!
This dump-and-bake Buffalo Cauliflower and Chickpea Casserole is cozy and hearty, and you only need 10 ingredients to make it! Naturally vegan and gluten-free.
Seven Spice Chickpea Stew with Tomato and Coconut is a healthy weeknight meal that’s ready in 40 minutes, naturally vegan, and gluten-free.
This dish of Grilled Polenta with Chickpeas, Artichokes, and Tomatoes is a hearty and flavorful plant-based dinner idea! It’s easy to make ahead and perfect for grilling season.
More amazing plant-based grilling recipes: 75 Easy and Delicious Vegan Cookout Recipes.
Easy recipe for General Tso’s Chickpeas! All the addictive flavor of General Tso’s Chicken, but completely plant-based, ready in less time, and half the calories!
These Quinoa Chickpea Za’atar Burgers are great for serving on burger buns or in refreshing lettuce wraps with a tangy tahini dressing!
More must-try vegan burgers: 40 Best Veggie Burgers Everyone Will Love.
Savory vegan meatballs are cooked in a creamy red pepper sauce for a recipe that is easy to make, and even more delicious to eat! The recipe is easily made gluten-free.
This Buffalo Chickpea Salad Sandwich is the perfect lunch to pack for adults or kids. It’s full of vegetables, beans, and grains to keep you satisfied all afternoon!
This Indian-inspired Chickpea Stew features lots of warming spices, chickpeas, cabbage, and carrots. Everything gets braised in the oven, and the result is a rich, wholesome stew that will satisfy the heartiest of appetites.
These Spiced Chickpeas with Mushrooms and Garlic make an outstanding salad topper or side dish. A good source of fiber and protein, this recipe keeps well and is naturally gluten-free.
This Curried Chickpea Wrap is a simple, no-cook option for a quick lunch or dinner! Filled with beans, vegetables, and a creamy curry sauce, this wrap makes for a nutritious and satisfying meal.
The best Vegan Chickpea Walnut Tacos with a super “meaty” filling made with mushrooms, chickpeas, walnuts, and homemade taco seasoning. This recipe makes a lot of filling, so it’s great for a crowd!
Packed full of flavor and protein, this creative plant-based meal will keep you coming back for more!
These simple Broccoli, Chickpea, and Avocado Pita Sandwiches are a fresh lunch or dinner option. Recipe yields 4 pita sandwiches, or 4 large toasts.
Flavorful, filling, 30-minute Buddha Bowl with roasted sweet potatoes, onion, kale, crispy chickpeas, and an AMAZING tahini-maple sauce! A healthy, satisfying vegan meal.
More healthy vegan Buddha bowl recipes: 25 Healthy and Delicious Vegan Power Bowls You Will Crave.
More quick and easy meal ideas, check out the following: 50 Healthy and Delicious 30-Minute Vegan Dinners.
This chickpea flour pizza has the best gluten-free crust around! Top it with your go-to pizza toppings, or use this beautiful hummus and asparagus combo.
With so many vegan chickpea recipes, these Orange Chickpeas are one of my favorites! They’re packed with fresh orange flavor, ready in 15 minutes, and are perfect for meal prep. Sweet, tangy, and picky eater approved!
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A smoky, savory Vegan BBQ Chickpea Wrap is the perfect lunch to pack for work or school! Stuff it with fresh vegetables for a healthy, satisfying meal.
Don’t be afraid to try these desserts.
You may not think of beans as a good addition to sweet treats, but you’ll be amazed at how chickpeas compliment and enhance healthy desserts.
Chickpeas are especially great in desserts because they allow you to skip the refined flour and fat and instead have a moist cake loaded with protein and filling carbohydrates.
This coffee drink uses the liquid from canned, unsalted chickpeas, also known as aquafaba! Combined with spices and coconut sugar, it makes a seriously fun “cold foam” to top iced coffee.
You’ve never tasted Vegan Brownies like this before! Supremely fudgy, chewy, and intensely chocolatey with a gorgeous shiny, crinkly top. Truly the best vegan brownie you’ll ever try!
This healthy Chickpea Cookie Dough is no-bake, vegan, gluten-free, and made in under 5 minutes! A perfect protein and fiber rich snack for kids and adults alike!
Vegan Vanilla Macarons with sprinkles and multi-color buttercream filling are perfect for birthdays!
This Vegan Chocolate Mousse is every chocolate lover’s dream, and with only 3 ingredients, it couldn’t be easier to make! Aquafaba gives this delicious vegan dessert the most amazing fluffy texture.
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These Peanut Butter Chickpea Blondies are a healthy and high protein treat when your sugar cravings strike. They’re vegan, gluten-free, and only take about 10 minutes of prep!
These Chocolate Covered Chickpea Protein Balls taste just like cookie dough, but also pack a ton of protein! They’re perfect for a sweet snack on-the-go.
These Chickpea Chocolate Chip Cookies are healthy, wholesome, and TASTY! Made from simple plant-based ingredients and easy steps. Vegan, gluten-free, and grain-free optional.
Creamy Peanut Butter Banana Chickpea Shake with just 5 ingredients, 5 minutes, and 1 blender required. A satisfying, plant-based treat with plenty of fiber and protein!
This healthy Vegan Chickpea Fudge recipe is quick and easy to make and made with wholesome, whole food ingredients and no refined sugar. If you don’t like the taste of coffee, feel free to omit it.
You can enhance this fudge with cocoa powder, mint, loose-leaf Earl Grey tea, chocolate chips, freeze-dried fruit, orange zest, lemon zest, etc.
For a nut-free fudge, replace the hazelnuts with allergy-friendly chocolate chips or cacao nibs – something with a bit of crunch.
This is the BEST Vegan Gingerbread Cake you’ll try!
It’s incredibly fluffy and tender, uses simple ingredients, and features a homemade gingerbread spice blend and vanilla cream sauce that take it over the top. A must make during the holiday season!
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These Vegan Meringue Cookies are a delicious and simple dessert made with egg free meringue! No dairy needed, they take minutes!
The BEST Vegan Lemon Meringue Pie recipe! A delicious vegan lemon curd topped with vegan meringue. No refined sugar and no eggs needed – this vegan lemon pie is a show stopper!
This is the BEST Vegan Pumpkin Spice Bread you’ll try! It’s incredibly moist and tender, uses simple ingredients, and features a homemade pumpkin spice blend that takes the flavor over the top!
This Healthy Peanut Butter Cookie Skillet is rich, decadent, and loaded with chocolatey goodness! Made with wholesome ingredients like chickpeas, oats, and natural sweeteners for a vegan, gluten-free, and oil-free treat.
This Chocolate Dessert Hummus recipe is a healthy, simple dip! Serve with your favorite fruits, cookies, or pretzels. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan.
Made with bittersweet chocolate and a creamy nougat filling of chickpeas, cashew butter, rolled oats, and maple syrup, then sprinkled with cacao nibs.
These little candies are a wonderful dessert to treat yourself or give as gifts to family and friends!
Delicious, soft, chewy, and perfectly sweet Vegan Thumbprint Cookies are perfect for the holidays or any occasion!
Secretly healthy whole food plant-based Chickpea Ice Cream made with creamy peanut butter and dates for natural sweetness. It’s an easy 10-minute, 6-ingredient vegan dessert that’s rich, chocolatey, good for you, and kid-approved!
These moist and delicious grain free peanut butter chocolate cookies are perfect for after school or work snacks and taste so yummy you’ll even want to make them for the holidays!
Chickpeas are super healthy and affordable, and recipes – like those on this list – that use canned chickpeas are super quick and easy!
What do you think of these amazing chickpea recipes? Do you think you’ll give them a try? Let me know in the comments below!
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