What to make with a can of chickpeas
With a can of chickpeas you can make chickpea curry, crispy roasted chickpeas, hummus, smashed chickpea salad sandwiches, a quick tomato and chickpea stew, grain bowls or chickpea pasta. They are cooked and ready straight from the can, so most of these take under 30 minutes.
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9 easy ideas with chickpeas
Family-tested favorites. Tap one to get the full recipe, scaled for your table.
Coconut Chickpea Curry
25 minChickpeas simmered in a mild coconut and tomato curry with spinach. Serve over rice.
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Crispy Roasted Chickpeas
35 minA crunchy snack or salad topper with smoked paprika or cinnamon sugar.
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Smashed Chickpea Salad Sandwiches
10 minLike tuna salad, but with chickpeas, celery, lemon and mayo or yogurt.
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Five-Minute Hummus
5 minBlend chickpeas, tahini, lemon and garlic. Add ice water for an extra-smooth texture.
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Tomato and Chickpea Stew
30 minA smoky, cozy stew with canned tomatoes and greens, finished with a fried egg or feta.
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Mediterranean Grain Bowls
25 minChickpeas, cucumber, tomato, feta and quinoa with a lemony dressing.
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Chickpea Pasta with Spinach
20 minPasta and chickpeas tossed with garlic, olive oil, spinach and parmesan.
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Sheet-Pan Chickpeas and Vegetables
35 minChickpeas roast alongside sweet potato and red onion, served with a yogurt sauce.
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Chickpea Tacos
20 minSpiced, crisped chickpeas in tortillas with avocado and a squeeze of lime.
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Kitchen notes on chickpeas
Rinse canned chickpeas
Draining and rinsing removes much of the salt and the starchy liquid. Pat them very dry if you want them to crisp.
Save the aquafaba
The liquid from the can whips like egg white. Three tablespoons replaces one egg in many baking recipes.
A can equals
One 15-ounce can holds about 1½ cups of drained chickpeas, equal to roughly ½ cup dried chickpeas once cooked.
Storage
Once opened, keep chickpeas covered in the fridge for 3 to 5 days, or freeze them flat for up to 3 months.
Questions about chickpeas
Do you need to cook canned chickpeas?
No. Canned chickpeas are fully cooked. You can eat them straight from the can after rinsing, or warm them through in a recipe.
How do you make roasted chickpeas crispy?
Dry them thoroughly, toss with a little oil, and roast at 400°F for 25 to 35 minutes, shaking the pan halfway. Add seasoning after roasting so spices do not burn.
Are chickpeas a good protein for kids?
Yes. A half cup has about 7 grams of protein plus fiber. For young children, mash or halve them to reduce the choking risk.
