Chickpeas are the perfect lunchtime ingredient.
Whether tossed in a hearty salad or grain bowl, these versatile legumes can be enjoyed in many ways.
Each recipe is rated with four and five stars, so well know youll love them.
Photo: Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Annie Probst
A garlicky oil and vinegar dressing brings everything together.
Chickpea Salad Sandwich
This vegan chickpea salad sandwich is lemony, bright and surprisingly delicious.
Celery brings a nice crunch.
Kelsey Hansen
To make it a full, satisfying dinner, serve over cooked brown rice.
If you like a spicy kick, add a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce at the end.
Chickpea “Chicken” Salad
This chickpea salad is a vegetarian version of a classic chicken salad.
Photography / Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling / Ruth Blackburn
It doesn’t mimic the flavor of chicken; it swaps chickpeas in for the chicken.
It’s an ideal recipe if you’re looking for simple, healthy lunch ideas.
It is a delicious and fiber-packed vegetarian alternative!
Plus, it’s easily transportable, perfect for picnics and will surely step up your usual desk lunch.
Make these wraps ahead of time for a grab-and-go lunch or dinner.
A few wedges of warm pita finish off the meal perfectly.
Smashing some of the chickpeas into the tuna enhances the texture and helps hold the filling together.
The extra dressing is delicious served with grilled vegetables.
Chile-Spiced Chickpea Salad
This flavorful chickpea salad gets heat from sambal oelek, a ground chile paste.
Carrots provide crunchy texture to contrast the chickpeas in this easy no-cook recipe.
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Lauren McAnelly
