It’s time to reach into your pantry.

Simply Recipes / Frank Tiu

Whats not to like about canned chickpeas?

(Theyre sometimes called garbanzo beans, or adoringly chi chi beans in our house.)

overhead view of 20-Minute One-Pan Beef and Chickpeas in a skillet with a side of greek yogurt and rice

Simply Recipes / Frank Tiu

They are affordable, packed with protein, convenient, and so versatile.

As vegans,we incorporate chickpeasinto our meals on a regular basis.

These recipes dont skimp on flavor, texture, or plant-based protein.

Best Chana Masala bowl of chana masala with rice, and lemon wedge

Prerna Singh

Chana Masala

Chana masala is one of our favorite chickpea dinners.

Its classic Indian comfort food and every bite makes us feel warm and well fed.

Its great for making ahead and serving withwhite ricefor a quick and easy weeknight meal.

Cauliflower Chickpea Curry

Elise Bauer

you’re able to throw in peas for extra protein or more vegetables like eggplant or cauliflower.

Canned chickpeas, cauliflower, and whole peeled tomatoes are the bulk of the meal.

We like adding some coconut milk at the end for a creamier curryits such an easily customizable meal!

Bowls of hummus next to a small bowl of roasted chickpeas, another small bowl with chopped parsley, and a burnt orange kitchen towel, all on a wooden table

Simply Recipes / Photo by Fred Hardy / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Styling by Julia Bayliss

Add or remove waterjust one tablespoon at a timeto reach the texture that you prefer.

the ingredients add up to less than $15.

It has for all the years Ive been making it."

smoky chicken and chickpeas

Elise Bauer

Nothing beats the lemony bite of rice and chickpeas in this Moroccan-inspired soup.

As vegans, we substitute soy curls and vegetable broth in the place of chicken and chicken stock.

Its so full of flavor.

air fryer falafel

Nick Evans

Chickpea Panini

Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe

As vegans, were always making chickpea salad.

Its delicious, filling, and so easy to make.

This recipe is no differentits perfect for dinner in a pinch.

roasted chickpeas, artichokes, and feta

Simply Recipes / Molly Adams

Mediterranean Chickpea Bowls with Tahini Sauce

Mediterranean, meet chickpea, again.

(Theyarethe perfect match!)

This vegan and gluten-free bowl has everything you need for a healthy chickpea-inspired meal.

Kale Sausage Chickpea Soup

Elise Bauer

Lemon Chicken Chickpea Rice Soup

Elise Bauer

Closeup of a Chickpea Panini

Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe

Mediterranean Chickpea Buddha Bowls

Sabrina Modelle