24 Awesome Chickpea Recipes that Aren’t Hummus

A selection of the top chickpea recipes from around the web! From homemade falafel patties chickpea salads, hearty dinners, and even vegan desserts!

Did you know that chickpeas have been around since the time of ancient Egypt? And they have been a big part of the Mediterranean lifestyle since! So it’s fair to say that chickpeas are not as trendy as some might think.

What makes them so popular in today’s kitchen is their versatility. Of all the legumes, I probably use chickpeas most. Of course they are a star ingredient in creamy dips like hummus; but there are many more ways to leverage this protein-packed, fiber rich bean.

Today’s list of 24 chickpea recipes includes a handful of my own, plus many more recipes from other sites. There is something for everyone on this list, from Chickpea salads and small plates, to chickpea dinners and even vegan desserts.  Enjoy!

24 Awesome Chickpea Recipes that Aren’t Hummus

Chickpea salads and small plates 

Israeli Couscous Salad –The Mediterranean Dish

Green Goddess Quinoa Bowls–Greens & Chocolate

Basmati and Wild Rice with Chickpea and Currents–The View from Great Island

Vegan Kale Caesar Salad--Fannetastic Food

Three Bean Salad–Country Cleaver

Thai Tuna Power Bowl–A Cookie Named Desire

Buffalo Chickpea Salad–Kitchen Treaty

Chickpea Salad with Za’atar and Fried Eggplant  — The Mediterranean Dish

Deconstructed Baba Ganoush with Beets and Za’atar–Little Ferraro Kitchen

Curried Chickpea Salad–Eating Bird Food

Chickpea dinners 

Mediterranean Cauliflower and Chickpea Stew — The Mediterranean Dish

Saffron Vegetable Soup with Quinoa— Flavor the Moments

Chickpea Mushroom Marsala over Polenta–Connoisseurus Veg

Orzo with Tomato Braised Zucchini and Chickpeas–The Mediterranean Dish

Parsnip and Shrimp Risotto with Chickpea Alfredo Sauce–The Roasted Root

Mediterranean-Style Stuffed Peppers–the Mediterranean Dish

Slow Cooker Turkey Chickpea Chili–Kristin’s Kitchen

Italian Sausage Minestrone with Chickpeas and Artichokes — The Mediterranean Dish

Cajun Chickpea and Sweet Potato Burgers— Peas and Crayons

Authentic Middle Eastern Falafel— The Mediterranean Dish

Mediterranean Potato Hash with Asparagus, Chickpeas and Poached Eggs — The Mediterranean Dish

Chickpea desserts

Chickpea Cookies–Texanerin

Vegan Brownies with Peanut Butter Cookie Dough–Food Faith Fitness

Chocolate Chickpea Cake–Alida’s Kitchen