16 Summer Recipes For A Can Or Two Of Chickpeas
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If you have a can or two of chickpeas in your cupboard at home, you might have dinner in the bag. Whether you want soup, quinoa salad, or a crunchy snack or dessert, these chickpea recipes are an epic way to work more fiber into your diet and actually enjoy it too. These sixteen summer recipes for chickpeas are recipes you’ll definitely want to try this summer season.
1. Chickpea Flour Pizza Dough
You can make a delicious chickpea flour pizza dough with chickpea flour. It’s plant-based, has tons of flavor, and holds up well with just about any topping you care to add to it. It’s a delicious option for pizza night, and pretty much anybody will enjoy it.
2. Thai Shrimp And Chickpea Soup
This versatile Greek orzo salad starts off with fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, chickpeas, Kalamata olives, and tangy feta cheese. But it doesn’t stop there because you can substitute anything you like, and this recipe gives you tons of options. Don’t skip this one because it could be dinner tonight.
3. Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad
This butternut squash quinoa salad makes a great side dish or even a main course for vegans and vegetarians. It’s hearty with a bit of chew, but also soft and full of delicious butternut flavor. It packs well for lunches, too.
4. Chickpea Quinoa Salad With Fresh Basil
We all need a quick meal we can throw together in the spur of the moment. Something simple, quick, and easy that is still nutritious and tasty. This chickpea quinoa salad with fresh basil is it. It’s great for a fast dinner, a simple side dish, or something to share at picnics, barbecues, or potlucks. And it’s definitely something different from your usual pasta salad.
5. Avocado Hummus
You don’t need to be a food expert to put unique twists on common foods. For example, this avocado hummus dip is a great substitute for guacamole and typical avocado snacks. But it’s also hummus, so it’s packed with tons of delicious fiber and pairs well with just about any cracker you care to enjoy with it.
6. Chocolate Covered Chickpeas
Chocolate-covered chickpeas make a quick, simple, sweet treat or dessert. They can be made vegan and are a higher-fiber, healthy snack that takes only minutes to make. You can make these individually, or cover a few clumps of beans together to make chocolate clusters.
7. Pizza Hummus
Pizza hummus is delicious served with pita chips. It’s a creamy, hearty dip that delivers on pizza flavor, all while giving you good-for-you beans and fiber. The olives give it that unique tang that you love to enjoy on pizza. It’s a fantastic and healthy snacking option.
8. Chickpea Burgers
Nothing beats a good burger off a summer grill, and these chickpea burgers are perfect for exactly that. They’re filled with tons of plant-based protein, so they’re healthy and totally yummy.
9. Chickpea Flour Flatbread
Chickpea flour flatbread is a wonderful flatbread that can also double as a pizza crust. You can cook this on your stovetop or bake it in the oven. Either way, it’s fabulous and goes really well with things like curry, soup, stew, or just dip it in guacamole or hummus for a quick snack.
10. Chickpea Tofu
Don’t eat soy? You can still enjoy tofu, which is super quick and easy to make at home. This chickpea tofu can be used the same way that regular tofu is used, and it’s made in just minutes. A little bit of chill time in the fridge gives it the firmness you need, and the flavor is amazing.
11. Chickpea Tacos
Chickpea tacos are a great, plant-based alternative to regular tacos. They are every bit as tasty and perfectly spiced as taco meat would be. The extra fiber will really fill you up, and they will go great with any toppings you like to put on your tacos.
12. Chickpea Salad
A good chickpea salad is great for either a vegetarian/vegan main meal or a side dish to a meat-based main course. This particular chickpea salad recipe uses fresh summer ingredients you’ll enjoy on a hot day, regardless of whether you use canned chickpeas or cook them from dry yourself.
13. Chickpea Orzo Salad
Chickpea orzo salad is delicious stuff. While often mistaken for a grain, orzo pasta is a wonderful way to make a fun salad. Like most pasta, you can find it made with either white, processed flour or whole grain flour. So look for the box of whole grain orzo to keep things healthier.
14. Roasted Everything Bagel Chickpeas
Crunchy, flavorful, roasted everything bagel chickpeas are a delicious alternative to fat-laden snacks like chips or butter-drenched popcorn. They are easy to make and fantastically delicious.
15. Air Fryer Falafel
Enjoy these air fryer falafel as a snack, appetizer, or main course, or use them in a wrap. They are a breeze to make, just as easy as frying in a deep fryer, but without the greasy mess. Plus, it’s also gluten-free and vegan! Serve over a salad or with pita bread, tomatoes, and cucumbers.
16. Chickpea Black Bean Salad
This chickpea black bean salad recipe is one of the simplest meat-free meals you can make. It’s filling, tasty, and can be used in a variety of dishes. It will go well inside of tacos or burritos, or use it as a side for other types of Mexican dishes.
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