Andalusian Espinacas con Garbanzos with Egg
Spinach, chickpeas, warm paprika, and a soft egg become a robust 30-minute Andalusian-style vegetarian supper for two.
- 30 min
- Serves 2
- Chickpeas
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Chickpea Dinner Ideas
17 chickpea dinner recipes for home cooks, with cooking times.
Chickpeas are hearty, budget friendly and ready to use straight from the can, and every recipe in this collection is vegetarian. It includes Andalusian espinacas con garbanzos, Eritrean shiro, Trinidadian doubles bowls, South African bunny chow with chickpea curry, Pakistani chana chaat and a sheet-pan harissa chickpea dinner. Most are done in about 35 minutes.
17 dinner ideas
Assamese Khar Chickpea Pumpkin Stew
A gentle Assamese-inspired chickpea and pumpkin stew balances warm spices, greens, and a tangy lime finish.
- 35 min
- Serves 2
- Chickpeas
Dominican Sancocho-Style Chickpea Soup
Root vegetables, corn, chickpeas, and herbs create a speedy vegan soup inspired by the comforting flavors of Dominican Sancocho.
- 50 min
- Serves 4
- Chickpeas
Eritrean Shiro with Tomatoes
Chickpea flour and tomato cook into a velvety, berbere-scented stew for a fast and hearty meal.
- 25 min
- Serves 2
- Chickpeas
Ghanaian Kelewele Chickpea Bowl
Ripe plantain tossed in ginger, cayenne, and nutmeg and fried crisp, served with warm chickpeas and lime rice.
- 25 min
- Serves 2
- Chickpeas
Jamaican Ackee-Style Chickpea Toasts
Chickpeas crushed and cooked with thyme, Scotch bonnet, and tomato to stand in for ackee, piled on toast.
- 20 min
- Serves 2
- Chickpeas
Moroccan Zaalouk Toasts with Chickpeas
Eggplant and tomato cooked down to a smoky, spiced jam, piled on toast with warm chickpeas.
- 30 min
- Serves 2
- Chickpeas
Omani Shuwa-Spiced Chickpea Traybake
Warm whole spices, chickpeas, pumpkin, and quick flatbread make an easy Omani Shuwa-inspired plant-based tray dinner.
- 45 min
- Serves 4
- Chickpeas
Oregon Hazelnut Chickpea Grain Bowls
Roasted chickpeas and massaged kale over grains with a cider vinaigrette and toasted hazelnuts.
- 30 min
- Serves 2
- Chickpeas
Pakistani Chana Chaat with Yogurt
Chickpeas, potato, yogurt, and tangy chutneys make a bright, filling chaat for two.
- 20 min
- Serves 2
- Chickpeas
Sheet-Pan Harissa Chickpeas with Roasted Cauliflower and Lemon Tahini
Harissa-spiced chickpeas, caramelized cauliflower, and red onion roast together on one pan, then finish with a bright lemon tahini sauce.
- 40 min
- Serves 4
- Chickpeas
South African Bunny Chow Chickpea Curry
A thick chickpea and potato curry ladled into a hollowed bread loaf, with the torn crumb for dipping.
- 45 min
- Serves 3
- Chickpeas
Syrian Freekeh Chickpea Pilaf with Roasted Cauliflower
Smoky freekeh, chickpeas and caramelized cauliflower form a hearty plant-based pilaf.
- 45 min
- Serves 4
- Chickpeas
Trinidadian Chickpea Doubles Bowls
Curried chickpeas, quick cucumber relish and turmeric flatbread pieces turn street-food flavors into bowls.
- 40 min
- Serves 4
- Chickpeas
Trinidadian Curry Channa and Aloo Roti
Chickpeas and potato in a fried curry masala, wrapped in roti with culantro.
- 40 min
- Serves 3
- Chickpeas
Tunisian Lablabi Chickpea Soup
Chickpeas, toasted bread, harissa, cumin, and a jammy egg make a boldly seasoned two-bowl soup.
- 30 min
- Serves 2
- Chickpeas
Tuvalu Pulaka Coconut Chickpea Curry
Taro and chickpeas simmered in a turmeric coconut curry until thick and tender.
- 45 min
- Serves 3
- Chickpeas