Vegan dinners made with chickpeas

This page gathers 42 chickpea dinners for whenever the pantry staple needs a new direction. Weeknight options like the 15-Minute Chickpea Coconut Curry sit alongside slower builds such as the 75-minute Beetroot and Almond Stew, while Butter Chickpea Tikka Masala brings cashew-thickened richness to the table. From tomato-based stews to sesame-topped Buddha bowls, there's a chickpea dinner here for whatever pace your evening needs.

A deep bowl of reddish-brown peanut stew with chickpeas and dark green kale, served over rice with a sprinkle of chopped peanuts.

African Tomato Peanut Stew with Chickpeas

beetroot and almond stew

Beetroot and Almond Stew

Buffalo chickpea and tofu mac and cheese topped with green onion

Buffalo Chickpea & Tofu Mac and Cheese

Baked chickpea pasta coated in creamy buffalo sauce, garnished with green onion.

Buffalo Chickpea Baked Mac

Buffalo chickpea tacos on corn tortillas with lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, and ranch drizzle.

Buffalo Chickpea Tacos

A bowl of rich, orange-red tikka masala sauce with whole chickpeas, garnished with a swirl of coconut cream and fresh cilantro, over fluffy basmati rice.

Butter Chickpea Tikka Masala

cauliflower rice buddha bowl

Cauliflower Rice Buddha Bowl

A hearty, golden-orange stew in a deep bowl with visible chickpeas and dark green spinach leaves, steam rising from the surface.

Chickpea & Spinach Coconut Stew

Two naan flatbreads topped with a spiced chickpea-spinach mixture, blistered cherry tomatoes, and a drizzle of tahini, cut into wedges on a cutting board.

Chickpea & Spinach Naan Flatbread Pizza

Chickpea Buddha Bowl, a plant-based meal

Chickpea Buddha Bowl

A bowl of golden chickpea curry with wilted spinach in a creamy coconut-tomato sauce over basmati rice, topped with fresh cilantro.

Chickpea Coconut Curry

Bowl of chickpea pasta with edamame, white beans, and lemon-cashew cream sauce

Chickpea Pasta with Edamame, White Beans & Lemon-Cashew Cream

A cast-iron skillet of red shakshuka sauce with whole chickpeas, topped with fresh parsley and a drizzle of tahini, with pita bread alongside.

Chickpea Shakshuka

vegan chickpeas with kale and cilantro lime

Chickpeas with Kale and Cilantro-Lime

A bowl of glossy kung pao chickpeas with roasted peanuts, dried red chiles, diced bell pepper, and green onions over steamed white rice.

Chinese Kung Pao Chickpeas

Coconut Chickpea Curry

Coconut Chickpea Curry

Coconut Chickpea Curry, a plant-based meal

Coconut Chickpea Curry

A plate of chickpeas and bright green broccoli florets in a glossy orange coconut-peanut sauce over white rice, topped with sesame seeds and green onions.

Coconut-Peanut Chickpea & Broccoli Stir-Fry

A grain bowl of brown rice topped with crispy sesame-coated chickpeas, bright green broccoli, edamame, shredded carrots, and a drizzle of miso-ginger dressing.

Crispy Sesame Chickpea Bowl

Curried Chickpea Burgers, a plant-based meal

Curried Chickpea Burgers

Creamy chickpea curry with spinach in a skillet, served over white rice with cilantro.

Easy Chickpea Curry

A wide skillet of bubbling red tomato sauce with cubed eggplant and chickpeas, garnished with fresh parsley and served with slices of crusty bread on the side.

Eggplant & Chickpea Shakshuka

Bowl of Egyptian ful medames topped with crispy chickpeas, tomato and seed dukkah

Egyptian Ful Medames with Crispy Chickpeas & Seed Dukkah

Platter of berbere-spiced tofu and chickpea tibs over basmati rice with toasted seeds

Ethiopian Tofu & Chickpea Tibs Platter

Falafel Bowl

Falafel Bowl

A bowl of basmati rice with golden turmeric-roasted chickpeas and cauliflower florets, pickled red onion, fresh herbs, and a lemon-herb drizzle.

Golden Turmeric Chickpea Bowl

Bowl of seared tempeh, chickpeas, and fresh vegetables drizzled with lemon-tahini sauce with pita on the side

Greek Tempeh Gyro Bowl with Lemon-Tahini

A bowl of quinoa with roasted broccoli, sliced avocado, chickpeas, cucumber, and pepitas, drizzled with a vibrant green tahini dressing.

Green Goddess Power Bowl

A bowl of rich, reddish-brown chana masala with whole chickpeas in a thick tomato sauce, garnished with fresh cilantro and a wedge of lemon, over basmati rice.

Indian Chana Masala

vegan kale and chickpea soup

Kale and Chickpea Soup

A plate with baked falafel crumbles over a smear of hummus, alongside a parsley-tomato-cucumber salad, warm pita halves, and a drizzle of white tahini sauce.

Lazy Falafel Plate with Tahini Sauce

a salad with lemons and spinach in a bowl

Lemon Herb Couscous Bowl

Mediterranean grain bowl with crispy falafel, hummus, olives, parsley salad, and tahini drizzle.

Mediterranean Bowl

Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl, a plant-based meal

Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl

A platter of roasted Mediterranean vegetables and chickpeas arranged over a swirl of hummus, garnished with fresh herbs, olive oil, and warm pita triangles.

Mediterranean Sheet Pan Vegetables with Hummus

A grain bowl of fluffy couscous topped with golden za'atar-spiced chickpeas, shaved cucumber ribbons, cherry tomatoes, pink pickled turnip, and a creamy tahini drizzle.

Middle Eastern Grain Bowl with Za'atar Chickpeas

a wooden cutting board topped with a bowl of vegetables

Moroccan Vegetable Tagine

Creamy tomato orzo with chickpeas and spinach in a wide skillet, topped with fresh basil.

One Pot Creamy Tomato Orzo

vegan one pot coconut curry with pasta and vegetables

One-Pot Coconut Curry with Pasta and Vegetables

Creamy chickpea curry with spinach in a skillet, served over white basmati rice with cilantro.

Peanut Coconut Chickpea Curry

Spicy peri-peri chickpeas in a skillet topped with fresh cucumber-tomato salsa and cilantro.

Peri-Peri Chickpeas

Three corn tortilla tacos filled with roasted spiced cauliflower florets and golden chickpeas, topped with shredded purple cabbage, avocado, and a drizzle of lime crema.

Roasted Cauliflower & Chickpea Tacos with Lime Crema

Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Bowl, a plant-based meal

Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Bowl

Bowl of Senegalese peanut stew with tofu, chickpeas, and rice

Senegalese Peanut Mafé with Chickpeas & Tofu

easy vegan sheet pan roasted cauliflower tomatoes and garbanzo beans

Sheet Pan Roasted Cauliflower, Tomatoes, and Garbanzo Beans

Three flour tortilla tacos filled with smoky mashed chipotle chickpeas, shredded lettuce, pickled red onion, and sliced avocado, with lime wedges.

Smoky Chipotle Chickpea Tacos

A wide bowl of Spanish chickpea and spinach stew in a rust-colored tomato sauce, served with a thick slice of toasted bread.

Spanish Chickpea & Spinach Stew (Espinacas con Garbanzos)

A bowl of white rice with roasted sweet potato cubes and crispy chickpeas, drizzled with a golden peanut sauce, topped with quick-pickled purple cabbage.

Spicy Peanut Sweet Potato Bowl

vegan tuna salad

Tuna Salad

Golden baked eggplant meatballs on a baking sheet with fresh herbs scattered around.

Vegan Eggplant Meatballs

Moroccan chickpea meatball tagine with potatoes and tomatoes in a rustic bowl.

Vegan Kefta Tagine with Moroccan Chickpea Meatballs

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