10 ways to use a can of chickpeas

All the stuff lingering in your cupboards and crisper come together to form this protein-packed salad. Yep, that’s red pepper, artichoke and chickpeas tossed in a lemon and Dijon dressing. Get the recipe: Pantry Salad

Fluffy falafels can do no wrong. They’re fun to dunk in tzatziki, eat on rice or to roll up in a lettuce wrap or pita. Get the recipe: Crispy Bulgur Falafel Patties

Looks pretty good, right? This bowl of hearty soup is packed with chorizo sausages, potatoes, chickpeas (obvs), tomatoes and spinach. The best part? Prep time is only 15 minutes. Get the recipe: Chorizo and Chickpea Soup

To stand tall on their own, veg dishes rely on great seasoning. This chunky curry got the memo. Even with bold curry paste, it’s not too spicy. But if you want, stir in some yogurt to tone it down for bitty palates. Get the recipe: Coconut Chickpea Curry

This creamy chickpea stew will fill everyone up good. The slow cooker does most of the work, but throw some rice underneath and supply plenty of naan to sop up the sauce. Get the recipe: Chana Masala

This meat-less burger is the best! Cremini mushrooms, garlic, walnuts and chickpeas make it super flavourful and give it good texture. Sure, you could cook your own chickpeas from dry, but cracking a can will have dinner on the table way faster. Get the recipe: Chickpea Burgers

You need these addictive little friends in your life. We like them warm and crunchy out of the oven, or chewy and nutty when leftover. Snack on them as is, or use them as you would croutons in soups and salads. Get the recipe: Oven-Roasted Crispy Chickpeas

This pasta dish brings the protein without ever having to roll a meatball. Chickpeas are delicious in tomato sauce and couldn’t be easier—this dish comes together in 25 minutes! Get the recipe: Orecchiette with Rustic Tomato Sauce and Chickpeas

Chickpeas on pizza? Do it. But this isn’t just any pie! Super-quick store-bought pita is topped with tuna, spinach, green onion, gooey cheese and, of course, chickpeas. Get the recipe: Tuna Melt Pita Pizza

Pfft! As if we wouldn’t include hummus in our roundup, the Middle Eastern dip is chickpeas’ greatest hit. Swipe some pita, veggies or even a spoon through this creamy mixture, you won’t be disappointed. Get the recipe: Cashew Hummus

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