1General Tso’s Chickpeaschickpeas in a sticky stir fry saucePHOTO: LINDA PUGLIESE; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE2Marry Me Chickpeas marry me chickpeas topped with basilPHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING BARRETT WASHBURNE

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3Buffalo Ranch Chickpea Wrapsbuffalo ranch chickpea wrapsPHOTO: LINDA PUGLIESE; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE4Chickpea Florentine Flatbreadchickpea florentine flatbread with cream, spinach, and parmesanPHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

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5Sticky Sesame Chickpeas & Broccolisticky sesame chickpeas and broccoli in a pan with a wooden spoonPHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER6Baked Feta Chickpeasbaked feta chickpeas in a casserole dish with roasted tomatoes and basilPHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON

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7Creamy Garlic Hummuscreamy garlic hummus8Indian Butter Chickpeasindian butter chickpeas with a spoonPHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

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9Peanut Chickpea Protein Bowlspeanut chickpea protein bowls with rice, crispy chickpeas, red cabbage, carrot, cucumbers, and peanut saucePHOTO: RYAN LIEBE; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON10Autumn Harvest Chickpea Bowlsautumn harvest chickpea bowlsPHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER

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11Crispy Chili-Lime Chickpea Saladsalad tossed with crispy chickpeas, avocado slices, red onions, sliced tomatoes, corn, and topped with herbs and cheesePHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE12Creamy Coconut-Lime Chickpea Skilletchickpeas in a creamy coconut lime sauce in a skilletPHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE

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13One-Pan Orange Chickpeas & Broccolione pan orange chickpeas and broccoliPHOTO: MURRAY HALL; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER14Broccoli Cheddar Chickpea Skilletcheesy broccoli cheddar chickpeas in a skillet topped with crushed ritz crackersPHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON

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15Roasted Chickpeasspiced roasted chickpeasLucy schaeffer

Chickpeas are good for so much more than just creamy homemade hummus. (Though that’s definitely a good use of them!) They also make for a particularly good salty snack and are infinitely adaptable based on what you’ve got in your spice cabinet.

Get the Roasted Chickpeas recipe.

16Chickpea “Tuna” Saladchickpea tuna saladLucy schaeffer

This vegan “tuna” salad is proof that when it comes to mayo-based salads, the magic is in the fixin’s. When we say you won’t miss the tuna, we mean it. We like to keep a can of chickpeas in our pantry at all times, so this easy lunch sandwich is always only 5 minutes away.

Get the Chickpea “Tuna” Salad recipe.

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17Chickpea Broccoli Alfredo Skilletbutter toasted chickpeas and seared broccoli are tossed in a rich alfredo style sauce made from heavy cream, shallots, garlic, and parmesan to create this 35 minute skillet dinnerPHOTO: MURRAY HALL; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER

Butter-toasted chickpeas and seared broccoli are tossed in a rich Alfredo-style sauce made from heavy cream, shallots, garlic, and Parmesan to create this 35-minute skillet dinner. A pinch of lemon zest and crushed red pepper flakes add much-needed brightness and heat to cut through the rich Alfredo sauce.

Get the Chickpea Broccoli Alfredo Skillet recipe.

18Roasted Vegetable Baked Falafel Sandwichesroasted vegetable baked falafel sandwichesPHOTO: JOEL GOLDBERG; FOOD STYLING: LENA ABRAHAM

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19Chickpea Noodle Soupchickpea noodle soup delishErik Bernstein

This is an incredible vegan version of chicken noodle soup, made with chickpeas instead of chicken and orecchiette instead of egg noodles. Cooking the pasta in the soup will yield a velvety, substantial broth, but for a leftover-friendly version, boil the noodles separately so they don’t bloat in the broth over time.

Get the Chickpea Noodle Soup recipe.

20Greek Chickpea Saladcreamy greek chickpea salad with crumbled fetaPHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE

We’re no strangers to a great chickpea salad, so coming up with a Greek-inspired one was a no-brainer. It’s got all the flavors you love from Greek salad, turned into something more substantial and filling that pairs well with almost anything.

Get the Greek Chickpea Salad recipe.

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