27 Vegan Recipes Using Canned Chickpeas

This Cauliflower Salad with Creamy Tahini Dressing combines roasted cauliflower & chickpeas with fluffy quinoa and creamy avocados. It’s a healthy, protein-packed salad that can be made ahead of time.

This Chickpea Thai Quinoa Salad is gluten-free, easy to make, and deliciously healthy. This salad combines quinoa, canned chickpeas, carrots, and cabbage and is topped with a creamy peanut sauce for a quick meal.

Vegan noodle soup can be made in the Instant Pot or on the stovetop. This one-pot classic soup is full of easy-to-find, everyday ingredients making it an ideal last-minute meal.

Delicious chickpea salad jammed full of edamame, crisp garbanzo beans, crunchy carrots, diced green and red peppers with a few special herbs. Packed with protein, this can be a side dish or a meal all on its own!

This warming and hearty chickpea soup comes together in less than 30 minutes and works perfectly for a healthy, quick yet delicious dinner. Plus, it’s made from scratch with cheap store cupboard staples and spinach from the freezer.

Vegan chickpea soft tacos are packed with seasoned chickpeas, topped with chopped lettuce, diced tomatoes, fresh onions and covered in a savory 'cheesy' cashew ranch.

This super-tasty vegan chickpea curry is easy, healthy and absolutely delicious! The tasty curry sauce is so easy to make and takes just 20 minutes in one pot. Perfect for a midweek meal.

Buffalo Chickpea Meatballs are the perfect party appetizer! You can also enjoy these veggie balls over rice or quinoa for an easy dinner! These chickpea balls are extra delicious when drizzled with some homemade vegan ranch dressing and topped with chopped scallions.

These vegan chickpea fajitas are packed with mushrooms, onions, and bell peppers. Make the homemade fajitas seasoning from scratch for this healthy sheet pan meal.

Easy Chana Masala is a satisfying and flavorful meal made with tender chickpeas, smothered in a spicy, tomato-based sauce. This meal is easy to whip up and comes together quickly.

Pineapple Teriyaki Chickpea Zoodles! A fun and easy dish that is delicious and healthy. Serving it up on a pretty platter doesn’t hurt either!

Roasted vegetables, farro, spinach, warm spices, and toasted chickpeas, a drizzle of tahini dressing… is your mouth watering yet? This vegan buddha bowl is so delicious and super healthy! 

Best ever and melt-in-your-mouth meatballs recipe that you’d ever come across. They are absolutely delicious, vegetarian, rich in proteins and packed with flavors:

Vegan chilaquiles are sure to hit the spot any time of day—for brunch, dinner, or even a late-night snack! Loaded with protein, and topped with gorgeous veggies, they’ll be a perfect addition to your Meatless Monday repertoire.

Sweet and mildly spicy, hearty and delicious, this sloppy sandwich is husband and kid-approved! It comes together quickly and easily. You’re gonna want seconds!

This Broccoli Chickpea Curry is a dinner staple that’s so quick and easy to make! It’s loaded with veggies and protein and has a secret ingredient to make it extra rich + creamy.

Seasoned chickpea burgers topped with a spicy cajun sauce! Serve with chips or baked fries on the side for the perfect weeknight dinner!

Roasted cauliflower, potatoes, and chickpeas are tossed in a bright lemon-olive vinaigrette. This easy, no-fuss recipe transforms simple roasted veggies into a dish worthy of a special occasion. 

Vegan chicken salad is loaded with shredded jackfruit, protein-packed chickpeas, fresh veggies, and homemade seasoned mayo. For a quick vegan snack or easy lunch, enjoy it on a sandwich, spread on crackers, wrapped in a lettuce leaf, or straight out of the bowl!

These spiced chickpeas with mushroom and garlic work well as a healthy salad topper but they’re also outstanding as a delicious side dish. Chickpea recipes like this one are easy to make, keep well, are naturally gluten-free and a good source of fiber and protein in a plant-based diet.

An easy go-to recipe that is high in fiber, protein, and flavor! These Baked Falafel can be made ahead and kept in the fridge for an easy salad topper, finger food for kids. Garlic dill sunflower dip is the perfect accompaniment!

A vegan Apple-Walnut Chickpea Salad Sandwich that tastes like no other!  It’s made with an oil-free tahini dressing, gluten-free and ready in under 15 minutes.  Prep the salad ahead of time for a quick, grab-and-go, healthy lunch.

This chickpea and smoked tofu spread is delicious, cheap and easy-to-make. It's perfect as dip or added to sandwiches for an easy lunch!

Chickpea nuggets are perfect finger food for the whole family. Serve with your favorite dip. Besides dinner, chickpea nuggets are also a great snack. 

This irresistible avocado chickpea BLT sandwich is stuffed with a perfectly seasoned avocado chickpea mash. It's then topped with smoky tempeh bacon, lettuce, and tomato to complete this vegan BLT! A quick and easy meal that can be ready in minutes!

Crispy crunchy snacking at its best! this super easy recipe gives you a flavorful snack you'll crave again and again!

These cheezy chickpeas are perfect for any meal of the day! Load them on avocado toast for breakfast, add them to a salad for lunch, or use them in a bowl or tacos for dinner!