Vegan Chickpea Recipes

If there’s one ingredient that truly does it all in plant-based cooking, it’s the humble chickpea. Also known as garbanzo beans, chickpeas contain protein and fiber, are incredibly versatile, and are genuinely delicious in just about everything — from savory dinners and hearty soups to crispy snacks and even desserts (yes, really!).

These recipes prove that one can of chickpeas can take you just about anywhere in the kitchen.

Reader Favorites

The most-loved chickpea recipes on Veggie Inspired — these are the ones readers make again and again.

Chickpea Main Dishes

Hearty, satisfying plant-based dinners built around chickpeas — bold flavors, simple ingredients, and endless variety.

Chickpea Tacos & Burgers

Chickpeas are a natural fit for tacos, burgers, and saucy handheld meals — hearty enough to satisfy, bold enough to impress, and easy enough for any weeknight.

Chickpea Salads & Bowls

Fresh, filling, and adaptable — plant-based salads and bowls with chickpeas at the center.

Chickpea Snacks & Dips

From crispy roasted chickpeas to creamy homemade hummus — these easy plant-based snacks and dips are endlessly satisfying and impossible to stop eating.