30 Vegan Chickpea Recipes

Name: 30 Vegan Chickpea Recipes: 7 Spice Chickpea Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive or coconut oil; 1 medium yellow onion, small dice; seven spice blend (see below); 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar; 1 cup jarred/canned diced tomatoes; 1 cup light coconut milk; sea salt and ground black pepper, to taste; ⅓ cup chopped flat leaf parsley or cilantro (or a combination); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; ½ teaspoon ground turmeric; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon dried chili flakes; ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

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A roundup of 30 delicious vegan chickpea recipes. I hope that this roundup offers you recipe inspiration for flavourful and hearty vegan main courses, soups, stews, salads, bowls, and there's even a refreshing beverage in the mix. Lots of easy and quick recipes in this roundup, all hearty with plant-based protein and fiber from chickpeas.

Image shows a hand storring chickpeas in a braiser-style pot. The image is taken at a 3/4 angle and the chickpeas are slightly submerged in broth.

Vegan chickpea recipes have been crucial to my plant-based life! Chickpeas have been one of my favourite ingredients even before I started posting recipes on this blog. They’re versatile, hearty, delicious, and easy to find at lots of grocery/food stores. I love cooking dried chickpeas from scratch (love getting mine from Flourist), and I share my process for cooking them below! I also lean on the convenience of canned chickpeas all the time. Chickpea flour is also an amazing ingredient! You’ll find a couple recipes that utilize it here.

Amongst these vegan chickpea recipes you’ll find: so many main courses, hearty salads, soups, stews, and even a beverage that utilizes the canning liquid. The possibilities and deliciousness are endless :)

How I Cook & Store Dried Chickpeas:

Once I got an Instant Pot, I stopped cooking chickpeas any other way. I soak them in water overnight and then drain and rinse them the next day. I then transfer the chickpeas to the Instant Pot and cover them by about 2 inches of water. I set the the Instant Pot to “Pressure Cook” on high for 26 minutes. Once that’s up, I let them sit for another 10-12 minutes before manually releasing the pressure. From here, I throw in a good amount of salt and stir.
Storing chickpeas in the fridge: I let the chickpeas cool completely in their seasoned cooking liquid and then pack them into jars, topping them up with the cooking liquid before putting a lid on top. This setup will keep in the fridge for a week.
Freezing chickpeas: To freeze, I drain the chickpeas once they’re cool and transfer them in 2 cup increments to a Stasher bag or other reusable bag/container. Once they’re sealed up, I place them in the freezer where they’re good to go for 6 months. Thaw the chickpeas overnight in the fridge when you plan to use them!

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1. Avocado Chickpea Salad. This tangy salad is delicious stuffed into lettuce/radicchio leaves or in between a couple slices of bread. So hearty and flavourful with lots of herbs and citrus.

NAPA AND KALE SLAW WITH CRUNCHY BBQ CAULIFLOWER & PICKLED JALAPENO RANCH

2. Napa and Kale Slaw with Crunchy BBQ Cauliflower, Chickpeas & Pickled Jalapeño Ranch. This is the heartiest and most flavourful salad in existence! The crisp little bites of chickpea are so good, and the dressing alone is just a total, immersive flavour experience ;)

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3. Seven Spice Chickpea Stew with Tomatoes & Coconut. This is such a pantry-friendly dinner and it comes together in less than 30 minutes. That creamy hit of coconut is so delicious with all of the spices.

An up close, overhead image of a warm grain bowl topped with chickpeas, broccoli, pumpkin seeds, and a pale green creamy sauce. Part of a roundup of vegan chickpea recipes.

4. Green Goddess Bowls with Pepita Lime Sauce & Chickpeas. I love a hearty grain bowl with chickpeas in the mix, and this one definitely hits the spot. The creamy sauce is so delicious with toasted pumpkin seeds, lime, spices, and garlic.

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5. Grilled Broccoli and Pepperoncini Pasta Salad with Basil and Chickpeas. This is a satiating and flavourful pasta salad with some smoky charred broccoli, slightly spicy pepperoncini peppers, olives, basil, and a fresh lemony oregano dressing.

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6. Stuffed Spaghetti Squash with Chickpeas & Garlicky Arugula Cream. I love this meal that’s conveniently stuffed into a squash half! The garlicky arugula cream is so delicious on a bunch of different meals. Pasta, grain bowls, as a dipping sauce for crispy cauliflower etc.

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7. Twice Baked Potatoes with Buffalo Chickpeas & Cauliflower. Only 10 ingredients needed for this mega-flavourful vegan main course. The chickpeas and cauliflower are bathed in spicy Buffalo sauce before being nestled into a fluffy and salt-crusted baked potato.

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8. Braised Harissa Eggplant with Chickpeas. This spicy and flavourful stew features velvety pieces of fried eggplant, chickpeas, tomatoes, and herbs. This is a very pantry-friendly recipe as well.

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9. Chickpea, Cauliflower & Old Bay Veggie Burgers. Less than 10 simple ingredients are needed to make these satisfying veggie burgers.

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10. Rosemary Mushroom & Chickpea Ragout on Toast. This is the best warm lunch when you’re craving comfort. Less than 10 ingredients and ready in 20 minutes.

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11. Herbed Chickpea Pancakes with Zesty Lemony Tahini & Roasted Vegetables. These savoury pancakes are directly inspired by pudla, a staple of Gujarati cuisine. They are easy to customize, so delicious, and make such a satiating quick lunch.

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12. Frothy Spiced Cold Brew. This beverage uses the liquid from canned, unsalted chickpeas aka aqufaba! Combined with spices and coconut sugar, it makes a seriously fun “cold foam” to top iced coffee with.

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13. Creamy Lemon Orzo with Chickpeas & Broccoli. This is a hearty and crowd-pleasing main that’s ready in 40 minutes with 10-ish ingredients. Such a flavourful winner of a meal! Even better with a sprinkle of homemade vegan “parmesan.”

Up close, overhead image shows a bright orange chickpea stew in a stainless steel skillet. The dish is garnished with cilantro sprigs.

14. Vegan “Butter” Chickpeas. This is a totally plant-based take on butter chicken/murgh makhani, a spiced, rich, tomato-based curry. We use cashews and a good amount of refined coconut oil to get that “buttery” quality and silky texture. This dinner recipe is ready in 40 minutes.

An overhead shot of a golden butternut squash and apple galette on top of a sheet of parchment paper. The galette crust is garnished with nigella seeds.

15. Vegan Butternut Galette with Apples, Shallots & Black Pepper Chickpea Crust. Chickpea flour helps us get a super flaky and delicious vegan pastry for this comforting main course. Its super savoury flavour is just right here, along with the Dijon mustard, rosemary, and thyme.

Up close, overhead image shows cauliflower "rice" salad topped with herbs, roasted chickpeas, cubes of avocado, sliced radishes, and chopped herbs.

16. Cauliflower & Roasted Chickpea Salad with Herbs, Apples, and Avocado. This is an older recipe, but still super popular! It’s a fun salad-y take on cauliflower rice with lots of flavour from the crisped up chickpeas, herbs, and creamy cubes of avocado.

Up close, overhead image shows a bowl of orecchiette pasta coated in a green pesto and topped with roasted chickpeas.

17. Broccoli Rabe and Chive Pesto Orecchiette with Smoky Chickpeas. Tons of flavour in this ten-ingredient pasta that’s topped with smoky paprika roasted chickpeas.

An overhead shot of a bowl of deep orange vegetarian chili in a grey bowl. The chili is topped with a bright white dollop of vegan "sour cream" and a thick slice of toasted bread.

18. Buffalo Chickpea Chili with Mushrooms. This spicy and hearty chili comes together with 10-ish ingredients and is extra good with a dollop of cool vegan cashew “sour cream” on top.

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19. Vegan Summer Garden Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes, Chickpeas & Chard. This simple pasta is perfect for all of those abundant summer crops. Flavourful and easy to make with any type of pasta that you prefer.

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20. Loaded Shawarma-Spiced Fries with Lemony Tahini and Crunchy Veg & Chickpea Salad. This is the loaded fries situation of my dreams. Creamy tahini sauce on perfectly spiced potato wedges, all topped with a crunchy vegetable and chickpea salad.

An up close, overhead shot of a sweet potato and other vegetables salad, topped with chopped pistachios and herbs. The salad is shown in a pale green bowl.

21. Sweet Potato Sunshine Salad with Date Vinaigrette and Chickpeas. I went with lots of Morrocco-inspired flavours in this sweet potato salad and the results are so flavourful. Warm spices, date vinaigrette, chopped pistachios, and lots of chopped fresh mint and cilantro.

AN up close overhead shot of a deep red lentil and chickpea soup with bits of wilted kale. The soup is shown in a wide, white bowl on a white background.

22. Smoky Chickpea, Cabbage & Lentil Soup with Kale. This soup is hearty, warming, and simple to prepare with lots of great smoky and garlicky flavour.

An up close, overhead shot of a shredded brussels sprout and kale salad. The salad is in a light green bowl and is topped with slightly red roasted chickpeas and a vegan pine nut "parmesan" sprinkle. Two lemon wedges are shown to the side.

23. Brussels Sprout and Kale Caesar Slaw with Sunflower Seed Dressing and Smoky Chickpeas. Such a cozy take on a caesar salad! The Brussels sprouts and kale are shredded and coated in a creamy sunflower seed based caesar dressing. The smoky chickpeas give a slightly bacon-y vibe ;)

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24. Harissa Chickpea Bowl with Potatoes, Lemony Tahini & Greens. Flavours of harissa paste are built up in a simple chickpea stew and served with roasted potatoes, greens, and a simple lemon tahini sauce.

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25. Butternut Minestrone with Sage, Chickpeas & Chard. This is the most perfect hearty Fall soup! Soft bits of squash, hearty chickpeas, a rick tomato-y broth, cold weather herbs like sage, and lots of chopped chard make this soup so lovely with a crust of bread.

Lemony Spring Pasta Salad (vegan + nut-free) - The First Mess

26. Lemony Spring Pasta Salad with Chickpeas, Vegetables & Herbs. This cold pasta salad is so fresh with the lemony vinaigrette, blanched spring vegetables like asparagus, and a heavy hand of fresh herbs. Perfect for a picnic!

An overhead shot of a pesto orzo salad with dices of roasted vegetables and chickpeas. The dressing is creamy and bright green. There is a wooden spoon sticking out of the dish of salad.

27. Pesto Orzo Salad with Roasted Vegetables & Chickpeas. This hearty and flavourful salad is such a crowd pleaser! A nut-free arugula and basil pesto dresses cooked orzo, perfectly roasted vegetables, and chickpeas. So tasty and 10 core ingredients.

An overhead shot of a creamy and thick lemony chickpea soup with spinach and potatoes in a white ceramic bowl edges with grey. A piece of whole grain bread is sticking out of the soup.

28. Lemony Chickpea Soup with Spinach & Potatoes. This soup is so simple to make and relies on 10 main ingredients–plenty from the pantry too. Half of the chickpea and potato base is blended to make this naturally gluten free soup extra creamy and satisfying.

An overhead shot of a farro chickpea skillet with crushed tomatoes, chopped kale, and dollops of a vegan yogurt sauce on top. There is a black, wooden spoon sticking out of the skillet.

29. Farro Chickpea Skillet with Tomatoes, Kale, Cardamom & Lime. This skillet is so flavourful, hearty, pantry-friendly, and it cooks up in 30 minutes. We top this one pot meal with a tangy vegan yogurt sauce that’s fragrant with lime zest and juice.

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30. Simple Chickpea Soup with Rosemary & Garlic. This soup is a true celebration of the earthy and creamy goodness of chickpeas! We lift the flavour up with smoky paprika, lots of fresh rosemary and garlic, and some miso at the end for umami. I love topping this with some chili crisp.