Over 100 Ways to Use Chickpeas Without Making Hummus

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Chickpeas are one of the most versatile ingredients you can use in vegan cooking. There is seemingly no limit to what you can make. To prove it, here are more than 100 recipes for you to try (and none of them are hummus, because let’s face it, most of us are already familiar with the wonders of that creamy chickpea-based dip).

Over 100 Ways to Use Chickpeas Without Making Hummus


These recipes use chickpeas in a variety of forms, some use dried and some require them straight from the can. Others call for aquafaba, the liquid from a can of chickpeas, or chickpea flour, made from ground chickpeas.

From staples and sauces, to breakfast, dinner, dessert, snacks, and even drinks, here are over 100 ways you can use up the chickpeas in your cupboard.

Staples and Sauces


 

This egg-free mayo is easy to make. | Minimalist Baker

1. Mayonnaise

Love mayonnaise? Make your own using aquafaba.

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Make your own chickpea tortillas at home. | A Sweetpea Chef

2. Tortillas

If you fancy tortillas but don’t fancy popping to the shops, this is the perfect solution.

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This vegan cheese sauce recipe is nut-free. | Healthy Midwestern Girl

3. Cheese Sauce

If you love your veggies smothered in nut-free cheese sauce, this one is for you.

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Chickpea “tofu” is soy-free. | Vegan Richa

4. Tofu

Looking for a soy-free version of tofu? Try making it with chickpea flour.

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Try this vegan mozzarella on crackers. | Mary’s Test Kitchen

5. Mozzarella

You don’t need dairy to make delicious mozzarella. This recipe uses aquafaba to make the classic stringy cheese.

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Make vegan cheese with chickpea flour. | Power Hungry

6. Cheddar Cheese

Made with chickpea flour, this recipe is perfect for a cheesy toastie.

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This vegan ricotta requires just six ingredients. | Ela Vegan

7. Ricotta

This vegan ricotta recipe requires only six plant-based ingredients (including chickpeas, of course) and it’s super easy to make. Perfect for dipping.

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Breakfast


 

You don’t need eggs to make an omelet. | The Hidden Veggies

8. Omelet

Start your day with a vegan omelet. This one calls for chickpea flour.

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This vegan scramble recipe is high in protein. | Nest and Glow

9. Scrambled ‘Egg’

Replace egg on toast with this scramble recipe. You won’t be disappointed.

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Make breakfast pancakes with chickpeas. | Oh She Glows

10. Pancakes

Load these chickpea pancakes up with your favorite veggies.

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Start your day with chickpea waffles. | From Scratch First

11. Waffles

Yes, you can make waffles with chickpeas (and they’re delicious).

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This frittata recipe is egg-free. | Vegan Richa

12. Frittata

Feeling a little extra? Upgrade from an omelet to this tasty frittata.

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Try a nutritious tasty chickpea smoothie. | Reclaiming Yesterday

13. Smoothie Bowl

Blended chickpeas make this smoothie bowl super creamy.

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Serve chickpea egg with veggie sausages. | The Curious Chickpea

14. Vegan Egg and Sausage Breakfast Muffins

Use a combination of chickpea flour and tofu to make vegan egg. Then, serve with veggie sausage patties in a soft breakfast muffin.

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Add crispy potatoes for a tasty breakfast dish. | This Savory Vegan

15. Breakfast Hash

For a tasty brunch, add crispy potatoes and your favorite vegetables to this chickpea hash. This recipe opts for avocado and bell peppers.

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Add chickpea eggs to your breakfast burrito. | Brand New Vegan

16. Breakfast Burrito

This breakfast burrito features hash browns, tempeh bacon, salsa, and tasty chickpea eggs.

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Indulge in vegan chocolate croissants for breakfast. | Ve Eat Cook Bake

17. Chocolate Croissants

Craving something sweet and indulgent? Make these vegan chocolate croissants using aquafaba, the liquid from a can of chickpeas.

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Top your vegan French toast with vegan gravy or fresh avocado. | Connoisseurus Veg

18. French Toast

This recipe for savory French toast calls for chickpea flour, dairy-free milk, and cornstarch.  Top with avocado slices and fresh herbs, or even vegan gravy.

Get the recipe here.

Lunch


 

Swap tuna for “chickpea of the sea.” | Simple Veganista

19. Vegan Tuna Sandwich

Chickpea is a popular vegan tuna option. Mix mashed up chickpeas with egg-free mayo, celery, onion, and garlic powder to make this “Chickpea of the Sea” tuna salad sandwich. The texture is spot on.

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Mash your chickpeas into a salad. | Simple Veganista

20. Mashed Chickpea Salad

Don’t fancy a sandwich? Mash chickpeas into a salad instead. Quick, tasty, and healthy.

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This chickpea soup is hearty and flavorful. | Not Enough Cinnamon

21. Spicy Moroccan Soup

This spicy flavorsome Moroccan soup will warm up your insides on a rainy day.

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Smash chickpeas and avocado together. | Feasting at Home

22. Smashed Chickpea and Avocado Sandwich

If you’re a fan of mushy chickpeas, try mashing them together with avocado for a creamy sandwich filling.

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Serve with tahini ranch for dipping. | The Curious Chickpea

23. Fresh Spring Rolls

Stuff rice paper wraps with fresh raw veggies, and, of course, chickpeas. Add tahini ranch for dipping.

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Swap chicken for chickpeas in this noodle soup. | Cookie and Kate

24. Noodle Soup

Craving chicken noodle soup? Try this tasty, comforting vegan version with chickpeas instead.

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Coronation chickpea is lightly spiced and creamy. | Wandering Waffle Hands

25. Coronation Chickpea Sandwich

Lightly spiced, creamy, and fruity. Try this vegan spin on a British favorite.

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Make vegan deli meat with chickpea flour and wheat gluten. | Sweet Simple Vegan

26. Deli Meat

Want a meaty sandwich filling without the actual, well, meat? Make this vegan deli meat with chickpea flour, wheat gluten, and tofu.

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Make egg salad with chickpeas. | I Love Vegan

27. Egg Salad Sandwich

Missing those egg salad sandwiches from lunchtimes gone by? No need. Try making this “egg” salad with chickpeas instead.

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Dinner


 

Make this chickpea curry with pantry staples. | Jessica in the Kitchen

28. Coconut Chickpea Curry

You can’t go wrong with chickpeas in curry. This one is creamy, tasty, easy to make, and all the ingredients are pantry staples.

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Swap mince for chickpeas in this bolognese sauce. | Minimalist Baker

29. Bolognese

You don’t need mince when you have chickpeas. Make these carrot noodles or pour over regular spaghetti.

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Make chickpea gravy in a blender. | Brewing Happiness

30. Chickpea Gravy

Whip up vegan pot pies (or a nut roast, or any other meal you like gravy on) and pour over this vegan blended chickpea gravy.

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Load up a sandwich with spicy chickpea meatballs. | Connoisseurus Veg

31. Meatballs

Make your own meatballs using chickpeas. These ones are served with hot firecracker sauce.

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Make chickpea shakshuka in just one pot. | Minimalist Baker

32. Shakshuka

This tasty chickpea shakshuka only requires one pot to make. Serve with crusty bread.

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Make this filling stew with chickpeas and vegetables. | Deliciously Ella

33. Stew

Roasted vegetables and chickpeas come together to make this hearty filling stew. A winter classic.

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Make your own nuggets with chickpeas and aquafaba. | The Kitchn

34. Nuggets

Love nuggets? Why not try making your own? This easy recipe uses the chickpeas themselves and the aquafaba too.

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Nori makes these vegan chickpea fishcakes taste fishy. | We Are So Vegan

35. Fishcakes

Mix chickpeas with nori, lemon, and dill to make these fish-free fishcakes.

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Make crispy fried vegan chicken with seitan and chickpeas. | School Night Vegan

36. Fried “Chicken”

Craving crispy fried chicken? Instead of KFC, try making these at home with seitan and a tin of chickpeas.

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Make veggie patties with chickpeas and vegetables. | The Spruce Eats

37. Burgers

This veggie burger is far from boring. Serve with fries and your favorite condiments for the perfect tasty weeknight meal.

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Top your favorite salad with vegan sausage crumbles. | Veggies Don’t Bite

38. Sausage Crumbles

Making a pizza or a salad? Top with these tasty chickpea-based sausage crumbles.

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Make this chickpea chili in a slow cooker. | Tori Avey

39. Chili

Made in a slow cooker, this comforting, healthy chili recipe is super low-fuss.

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Dip these tasty fritters in your favorite condiments. | Vegan Richa

40. Fritters

Make these tasty fritters for dinner with carrots, zucchini, and chickpeas.

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Make vegan lasagna with a chickpea filling. | With Olle

41. Lasagna

Comforting, warm, and tasty. Chickpea lasagna is the ultimate mid-week treat.

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Mix portabella mushrooms and chickpeas in your fajitas. | Happy Veggie Kitchen

42. Fajitas

Having a fajita night? Try this roasted portabella mushroom filling with chickpeas.

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This pot pie recipe is hearty and comforting. | From My Bowl

43. Pot Pie

Having a cozy night in? Then this vegan chickpea pot pie is the perfect dish.

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Ditch lamb mince and try this vegan filling. | The Easy Vegan

44. Shepherd’s Pie

Shepherd’s Pie may traditionally feature lamb, but this lentil and chickpea filling is much better. Top with creamy cheesy mash to finish.

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This chickpea-based creamy sauce is quick to make. | Healthy Midwestern Girl

45. Fettuccine Alfredo

Whip up the sauce for your fettuccine alfredo in just five minutes.

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Vegan enchiladas are easy to make. | Veggies Don’t Bite

46. Enchiladas

These easy vegan chickpea enchiladas are packed with protein.

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Make your own egg-fried rice at home. | Wallflower Kitchen

47. Vegan Egg-Fried Rice

Put down that takeaway menu and make your own vegan egg-fried rice at home. You won’t regret it.

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Use chickpea flour to make this egg-free quiche. | Ela Vegan

48. Quiche

According to Ela Vegan, if you want a vegan quiche to taste like a regular quiche, chickpea flour is a must.

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This chickpea dahl is quick and flavorful. | Super Golden Bakes

49. Dhal

Quick, easy, nutritious, and packed with flavor, this chickpea dhal will quickly become a family favorite.

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Use chickpeas to make meatloaf without meat. | Connoisseurus Veg

50. Meatloaf

Despite the name, it’s easy to make meatloaf without meat. Use chickpeas instead.

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Try making your own gnocchi with this gluten-free recipe. | Ela Vegan

51. Gnocchi

This vegan gnocchi is gluten-free and super tasty. To make, combine chickpea and tapioca flour.

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Make jerk wings with chickpeas instead of chicken. | Rabbits and Wolves

52. Jerk Wings

Spicy, sweet, sticky, crispy, and completely chicken-free.

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These vegan sloppy joes come together in under half an hour. | Champagne Tastes

53. Sloppy Joes

Kids (and adults) will love these messy tasty sloppy joes. And the best part is, they come together in 20 minutes.

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Serve these spicy quesadillas with plenty of vegan cheese. | Rainbow Plant Life

54. Quesadilla

Serve these quesadillas with spicy Buffalo sauce and vegan cheese. An instant hit.

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Serve this vegan fried steak with chips or mash. | Living Vegan

55. Fried Steak

Craving steak and chips? Try making the former with chickpeas instead of meat.

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Snack on these chickpea taquitos. | Ela Vegan

56. Taquitos

Who doesn’t love taquitos? Serve them as a snack or a super speedy dinner.

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Top your pizza with chickpeas. | Ela Vegan

57. Pizza

Liven up pizza night with this chickpea-packed recipe.

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This chickpea ratatouille is a simple tasty side. | The Simple Veganista

58. Ratatouille

Simple, yet delicious. Serve a large portion as a meal or make a smaller amount for a side.

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Make a sauce for your carbonara with chickpeas. | Healthy Midwestern Girl

59. Carbonara

This creamy chickpea carbonara sauce recipe comes together in just 20 minutes.

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Add crispy chickpeas to risotto. | Rhian’s Recipes

60. Risotto

Add crispy chickpeas to this creamy risotto recipe for an extra crunch.

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Replace eggs with chickpeas. | Elephantastic Vegan

61. Schnitzel

Chickpea flour works as an egg replacer in this tasty vegan schnitzel recipe.

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Combine chickpeas with banana blossoms to make these vegan crab cakes. | Yup It’s Vegan

62. Crab Cakes

Chickpeas and banana blossoms give these savory cakes their mushy crab-like texture.

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Make this chickpea and walnut taco meat in a few minutes. | The Glowing Fridge

63. Taco Meat

This is a great go-to, simple recipe for when taco Tuesday rolls around. It only takes a few minutes to make.

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This chickpea casserole is simple to make. | Everyday Healthy Recipes

64. Casserole

You only need a handful of ingredients to make this tasty chickpea casserole.

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Desserts


 

Use aquafaba to make meringues. | Loving It Vegan

65. Meringues

Use aquafaba to make these airy, sweet meringues.

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Pureé chickpeas to make cookie dough. | From My Bowl

66. Cookie Dough

Arguably, the best part about baking cookies is the dough, so why not just stop there?

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Make these dark chocolate brownies with chickpeas.  | Chocolate Covered Katie

67. Brownies

Who doesn’t love gooey sweet brownies? These are made with dark chocolate (and chickpeas, of course).

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These chickpea muffins are gluten-free. | Sun Warrior

68. Muffins

These chickpea muffins are delicious, healthy, and gluten-free.

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Use chickpea flour to bake banana bread. | A Saucy Kitchen

69. Banana Bread

Ever tried making banana bread with chickpea flour? Now’s your chance.

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Blend chickpeas and peanut butter to make ice cream. | Healthy Girl Kitchen

70. Ice Cream

Yes. It’s true, you can even make ice cream with chickpeas. Grab the blender, some peanut butter, your chickpeas, and get cracking.

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These chickpea blondies are healthy and satisfying. | Ambitious Kitchen

71. Blondies

These chocolate chip chickpea blondies are deliciously moreish (and they’re healthy too).

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Make baked alaska with aquafaba. | A Brit in Helsinki

72. Baked Alaska

Fancy baked Alaska but don’t eat egg whites? No problem. Try aquafaba instead.

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Make Eton mess with aquafaba. | Lazy Cat Kitchen

73. Eton Mess

Similar to baked Alaska, you can make Eton mess with aquafaba too.

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Want to try something unique? This chickpea coffee cake features peanut butter and jelly. | Pulses

74. Coffee Cake

This unique peanut butter and jelly chickpea coffee cake will keep you coming back for more.

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Indulge in this vegan chocolate mousse. | Lazy Cat Kitchen

75. Chocolate Mousse

This aquafaba mousse is fluffy and indulgent.

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Add chickpeas to this vegan apple cake recipe. | Earth of Maria

76. Apple Cake

Chickpeas are the secret ingredient in this tasty cinnamon apple cake.

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Serve these aquafaba churros warm with cinnamon. | Super Golden Bakes

77. Churros

Make these vegan churros with aquafaba and serve warm with sugar and cinnamon.

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Serve this vegan cream with fresh fruit. | The Hidden Veggies

78. Whipped Cream

This vegan aquafaba cream is light, fluffy, and delicious. It will go perfectly with vegan apple cake or some fresh fruit.

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Cinnamon rolls make a tasty, sweet breakfast or dessert. | Vegan Richa

79. Cinnamon Rolls

Craving something sweet? Make these vegan cinnamon rolls with aquafaba.

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Use chickpea flour to make crêpes. | Food 52

80. Crêpes

Use chickpea flour to make these sweet crêpes. Serve for breakfast or dessert (or both).

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You can even make candy with chickpeas. | Nest and Glow

81. Chocolate Candy

All you need are two ingredients: chocolate and chickpeas.

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Replace egg whites with aquafaba to make nougat. | Tempeh Tantrums

82. Nougat

This nutty nougat recipe uses aquafaba to replace the egg whites and agave syrup to replace the honey, but you can’t taste the difference.

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Snacks


 

These roasted chickpeas are extra crunchy. | Simply Organic

83. Roasted Chickpeas

These crunchy roasted chickpeas will satisfy your appetite until dinner rolls around.

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This classic falafel recipe is easy to make. | Minimalist Baker

84. Falafel

Falafel is a chickpea classic. Serve them on their own as a snack, in a sandwich, in a wrap, your options are endless.

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Add spicy roasted chickpeas to trail mix. | Salted Plains

85. Trail Mix

Watching a film? Prepare this chickpea trail mix in advance and munch away.

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Fill your sausage rolls with chickpeas instead of meat. | Cupful of Kale

86. Sausage Rolls

You don’t need meat to make a tasty sausage roll. Fill them with sweet potato and chickpeas instead.

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Add chickpeas to your vegan nachos. | Pulses

87. Nachos

Load up your nachos with vegan cheese and spicy chickpeas.

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Make French socca with chickpea flour. | The Kitchn

88. Socca

Want to feel like you’re in the south of France? Pour yourself some rosé and make vegan socca from scratch.

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Chickpea flour is used in this naan recipe. | Vegan Richa

89. Naan Bread

Make these tasty gluten-free naan breads with chickpea flour.

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These chickpea crackers are gluten-free. | Elephantastic Vegan

90. Crackers

The perfect snack. They’re gluten-free too.

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Make these onion bhajis with chickpea flour. | The Happy Foodie

91. Onion Bhaji

The perfect accompaniment to your chickpea curry.

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Dip these baked french fries in hummus. | Blooming Nolwenn

92. French Fries

Bored of normal potato french fries? Try these baked chickpea fries. Perfect for dipping in hummus.

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Snack on these chickpea-stuffed samosas. | Zucker Jagdwurst

93. Samosas

Whether you make these as a side or a snack on their own, these samosas will go down a treat.

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Drinks


 

Blend together chickpeas, vegan milk, and fruit and make a milkshake.| Minimalist Baker

94. Peanut Butter Banana Milkshake

Chickpeas, bananas, dates, cacao powder, and dairy-free milk blend together to make this super thick creamy milkshake.

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Make a chickpea and pomegranate dip to eat while you sip. | Top With Cinnamon

95. Gin Sour Cocktail

This recipe uses aquafaba, of course. To avoid waste, make a tasty chickpea and pomegranate dip to munch on while you sip on your cocktail.

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This vanilla milk recipe uses chickpeas. | Good Decisions

96. Vanilla Milk

Fancy trying something a little different when it comes to dairy-free milk? Make this vanilla milk with chickpeas.

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Swap egg whites for aquafaba in this cocktail recipe. | The Edgy Veg

97. Whiskey Sour

Whiskey Sour is traditionally made with egg whites, but this one uses aquafaba instead.

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Make this matcha latte with aquafaba. | Simply Quinoa

98. Whipped Matcha Latte

Love a latte but don’t want coffee? Try a matcha latte made with aquafaba.

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Make this espresso martini with aquafaba. | My Goodness Kitchen

99. Espresso Martini

The secret ingredient for this creamy vegan espresso martini? You guessed it. Aquafaba.

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This hot chocolate recipe is healthy yet indulgent. | Calm Moment

100. Hot Chocolate

Use aquafaba to make this tasty, indulgent, healthy hot chocolate recipe.

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Replace eggs with chickpeas. | Vegan Richa

101. Eggnog

You don’t need eggs to make eggnog, use chickpeas instead. It’s just as creamy.

Get the recipe here.

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