You'll love this collection of healthy and delicious chickpea recipes inspired by Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cooking. They’re easy to prepare, taste fantastic, and leave you feeling good. Chickpeas are simple yet incredibly versatile, working perfectly in salads, soups, curries, and dips. They soak up any seasoning you add and bring a nice texture to every dish. These recipes show just how many ways you can turn a can of chickpeas into something tasty any day of the week.
Butternut Squash and Chickpea Curry
Butternut Squash Curry with Chickpeas is a delicious, warming, and affordable Indian dish featuring squash, chickpeas, warming spices, and creamy coconut milk. This cozy and healthy one-pot curry is perfect for busy weeknights and pairs nicely with Mushroom Pilau Rice, Guyanese Oil Roti, and Onion Raita.
To learn more: Butternut Squash Curry with Chickpeas
Falafel
This Authentic Homemade Lebanese Falafel Recipe is perfect for you if you want to learn how to make perfectly crisp and extremely flavourful falafels. Whether you serve them stuffed in warm Greek Pita Bread or along with a bowl of refreshing Lebanese Fattoush Salad, this iconic street food will be a family favorite!
To learn more: Authentic Homemade Lebanese Falafel Recipe
For air fryer version: Vegan Air Fryer Falafel Recipe
Turkish Chickpea Stew with Lamb
Turkish Lamb Stew with Chickpeas (a.k.a Nohut Yahni or Chickpea Soup) is a traditional Turkish dish made with diced lamb, chickpeas, and pearl onions. It is an easy, one-pot dish and great comfort food, especially for cold winter days.
To learn more: Turkish Lamb Stew with Chickpeas
Hummus
Hummus Dip is a Mediterranean/ Middle Eastern spread made with chickpeas and tahini, then seasoned with lemon, garlic, and cumin. This extremely creamy, smooth & fresh dip comes together in just 25 minutes!
To learn more: Mediterranean Hummus Dip
Harira Soup
Moroccan Harira Soup is a hearty and delicious combination of lamb or veal, lentils, and chickpeas.
It is typically served during the Holy month of Ramadan to break the fast (Iftar) after a long day of fasting. Packed with healthy, filling, and super flavorful ingredients, this Moroccan soup is considered a meal itself.
To learn more: Moroccan Harirra Lamb and Chickpea Soup
Turkish Moussaka
Turkish Moussaka is an authentic dish in Turkish cuisine that features layers of aubergine, chickpeas, ground meat, and tomato sauce.
It originated from Ottoman cuisine, and there are a few different variations. This hearty and flavorful dish is a favorite in many Turkish households and is perfect for a comforting meal on a cold winter night.
To learn more: Turkish Moussaka - Patlican Moussaka
Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables
Türlü is a healthy and delicious Mediterranean dish made with a mix of seasonal vegetables and chickpeas, roasted with olive oil and tomato. It’s a simple, wholesome meal that’s full of soft, tender vegetables and warm spices.
To learn more: Turlu - Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables
Fatteh
Fatteh is an Egyptian and Levantine dish made with pieces of fresh, toasted, grilled, or stale flatbread topped with other ingredients such as chickpeas, toasted pine nuts, garlicky yogurt, and cooked leftover chicken pieces.
To learn more: Chicken and Eggplant Fatteh
Lebanese Moussaka
This deliciously healthy Vegan Lebanese Eggplant Moussaka, also known as Maghmour, combines roasted aubergines and chickpeas in a tangy tomato sauce flavoured with Lebanese spices.
This healthy dish is packed with Mediterranean flavors, making it a dream come true for aubergine lovers.
To learn more: Vegan Lebanese Eggplant Moussaka (Maghmour)
Indian Chickpea Salad
Indian Chickpea Salad (or Chana Salad) is a refreshing, delicious, and healthy side dish made with chickpeas, vibrant vegetables, and a tangy dressing.
This protein-rich salad is super easy to make and ready in less than 10 minutes by simply tossing together a few ingredients.
learn more: Indian Chickpea Salad (Chana Salad)
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