This humble store cupboard staple is the perfect ingredient for pepping up lunch and dinner dishes. 

Wondering what to do with that can of <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/tinned-pulses-lentils/asda-chickpeas-in-water-400-g/910001787059?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=article_15-ways-with-chickpeas&utm_campaign=Good-Living" target="_blank">chickpeas</a> at the back of your kitchen cupboard? Pulses like chickpeas count as <a href="https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/5-a-day/portion-sizes/#:~:text=Pulses%20and%20beans,of%20your%205%20A%20Day" target="_blank">1 of your 5-a-day</a> (three heaped tablespoons, to be precise) helping to give a nutritious and delicious boost to your lunch or dinner. A tin can go a long way in bringing a little something special to your breakfast, lunch or dinner. Chickpeas are used generously in dishes from all over the world – salads, stews, curries and mezze dishes to name just a few. Take a look at some of our savoury suggestions below.

<h2>CHICKPEA AND LABNEH SALAD&nbsp;</h2>
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Serves: 4 Ready in: 20 mins, plus straining Recipe info: Vegetarian, Gluten-free, 2 of your 5-a-day, High Protein, Source of Fibre, Faff Factor 2/5
Labneh is a tangy soft cheese eaten in the Middle East and made from strained yogurt that’s even tastier when made fresh (using just two ingredients). Chop up a chunky chickpea and mint salad and serve on a bed of your <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/chickpea-and-labneh-salad?recipe_id=e28c5b46-2956-11ef-ba45-4f10bd8da6cc" target="_blank">homemade labneh</a> as a healthy lunch recipe idea or serve as part of a big mezze platter.&nbsp;&nbsp;


<h2>MOROCCAN-INSPIRED CHICKPEA AND APRICOT VEGAN FILO PIE&nbsp;</h2>
<a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/moroccaninspired-chickpea-and-apricot-vegan-filo-pie?recipe_id=fc0a3c47-2956-11ef-ba45-0f061500ab77" target="_blank">View recipe</a>&nbsp;
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Serves: 6 Ready in: 1 hr 20 mins Recipe info: Vegan, 3 of your 5-a-day, Source of Fibre, Source of Vit C, Source of Potassium, Faff Factor 3/5
Flaky filo pastry encases a vegetarian pie filling inspired by a Moroccan vegetable tagine with sweet potato, peppers, dried fruits and chickpeas. With a golden-topped finish, <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/moroccaninspired-chickpea-and-apricot-vegan-filo-pie?recipe_id=fc0a3c47-2956-11ef-ba45-0f061500ab77" target="_blank">this light summer pie recipe</a> is great plated up with a leafy green salad on the side.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;


<h2>SPICY BAKED FALAFEL&nbsp;</h2>
<a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/spicy-baked-falafel?recipe_id=1d94a948-2957-11ef-ba45-8fa77b46e0c5" target="_blank">View recipe</a>&nbsp;
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Serves: 4 Ready in: 50 mins Recipe info: Vegetarian, 1 of your 5-a-day, Faff Factor 3/5, Source of Fibre, Low Salt
Prep a satisfying lunch for the week with <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/spicy-baked-falafel?recipe_id=1d94a948-2957-11ef-ba45-8fa77b46e0c5" target="_blank">this easy baked falafel recipe</a>. Chickpeas, fresh herbs, and aromatic spices are blitzed together and baked as a healthier alternative to frying. Keep the falafel mixture chunky, not houmous-like, for the perfect texture – soft and fluffy inside and crisp on the outside.&nbsp;


<h2>ROASTED CHICKPEA AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH BURRITOS&nbsp;</h2>
<a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/roasted-chickpea-and-butternut-squash-burritos?recipe_id=d4a7a524-50a0-11ee-821b-2fd4ce94a439" target="_blank">View recipe</a>&nbsp;
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Serves: 4 Ready in: 1 hour 10 mins Recipe info: 5 of your 5-a-day, Vegetarian, Low Saturates, Low Salt
Spice up your lunch or dinner with <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/roasted-chickpea-and-butternut-squash-burritos?recipe_id=d4a7a524-50a0-11ee-821b-2fd4ce94a439" target="_blank">these loaded vegan burritos</a>. Butternut squash and chickpeas are roasted with a punch of chipotle and a blend of spices, then piled into wholemeal wraps with salsa and jalapeños. Not only will this dish knock your socks off, but it contains a whopping 5 of your 5-a-day.&nbsp;&nbsp;


<h2>CHICKPEA STEW WITH GARLIC BAGUETTE&nbsp;</h2>
<a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/chickpea-stew-with-garlic-baguette?recipe_id=6e918626-e346-11ed-86e9-7550d5698e35" target="_blank">View recipe</a>&nbsp;
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Serves: 6 Ready in: 1 hour Recipe info: 4 of your 5-a-day, Vegetarian
A vibrant <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/chickpea-stew-with-garlic-baguette?recipe_id=6e918626-e346-11ed-86e9-7550d5698e35" target="_blank">summer stew recipe</a> for when you need a pick-me-up during the warmer months with potato, spinach, chickpeas and butter beans stirred through a spiced tomato sauce. We urge you to make these creamy garlic bread baguettes for the ultimate dunking experience.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;


<h2>CAULIFLOWER, CHICKPEA AND GREEN BEAN PILAF&nbsp;</h2>
<a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/cauliflower-chickpea-and-green-bean-pilaf?recipe_id=7bff6174-c7dc-11ed-82bf-0f50d08ae41e" target="_blank">View recipe</a>&nbsp;
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Serves: 4 Ready in: 30 mins Recipe info: 3 of your 5-a-day, Low Fat, Low Salt, Vegan
Embark on a global culinary adventure with <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/cauliflower-chickpea-and-green-bean-pilaf?recipe_id=7bff6174-c7dc-11ed-82bf-0f50d08ae41e" target="_blank">this one-pot pilaf</a>. This versatile, spiced rice dish is a beloved staple across Eastern Europe and Asia, and for good reason. It's quick, easy, and perfect for midweek meals, making the most of frozen veggies and store cupboard ingredients for fuss-free food prep.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;


<h2>SMASHED AVOCADO AND ROASTED CHICKPEA FLATBREADS&nbsp;</h2>
<a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/smashed-avocado-roasted-chickpea-flatbreads?recipe_id=d6937666-4f7f-11e9-b8b4-03047101ad8e" target="_blank">View recipe</a>&nbsp;
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Serves: 4 Ready in: 30 mins Recipe info: 2 of your 5-a-day, Vegetarian, Under 500 cals
Try <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/smashed-avocado-roasted-chickpea-flatbreads?recipe_id=d6937666-4f7f-11e9-b8b4-03047101ad8e" target="_blank">this tasty toast topper recipe</a> of crispy, spiced chickpeas and smooth avo to set you up for the day. Why not cut down on cooking time when you’re making this by roasting your chickpeas the night before? Serve on whatever bread you like; flatbreads, pitta, sliced wholemeal…&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;


<h2>ROASTED CHICKPEAS WITH YOGURT, LENTILS AND SUNDRIED TOMATOES&nbsp;</h2>
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Serves: 4 Ready in: 25 mins Recipe info: 1 of your 5-a-day, Under 300 cals, Low Saturates, Vegetarian
Double up on pulses with <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/roasted-chickpeas-with-yogurt-lentils-and-sundried-tomatoes?recipe_id=8f6058d6-23aa-11ea-b6b7-b77f3fb7ddb0" target="_blank">this mezze-style yogurt dish</a>, topped with puy lentils and chickpeas then finished with sun-dried tomatoes for an extra sweet-tart flavour. Perfect for sharing, this appealing appetiser is sure to impress your friends at your next gathering.&nbsp;


<h2>SWEET POTATO, CHICKPEA AND CAULIFLOWER CURRY&nbsp;</h2>
<a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/sweet-potato-chickpea-and-cauliflower-curry?recipe_id=384edccd-2aff-11e9-8802-7daf07a34f81" target="_blank">View recipe</a>&nbsp;
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Serves: 4 Ready in: 55 mins Recipe info: 2 of your 5-a-day, Under 450 cals, Low Saturates, Vegan
Chickpeas take centre stage for <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/sweet-potato-chickpea-and-cauliflower-curry?recipe_id=384edccd-2aff-11e9-8802-7daf07a34f81" target="_blank">this easy vegetarian curry</a>, offering a satisfying protein punch with chunks of sweet potato for a natural sweetness, cauliflower florets and vibrant spinach rounding off the veg feast. This recipe is a meal-prepping dream – cook up a big batch and freeze in portions for delicious dinners on demand.&nbsp;


<h2>VIBRANT VEGGIE COUSCOUS WITH CHICKPEAS&nbsp;</h2>
<a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/vibrant-veggie-cous-cous-with-chickpeas?recipe_id=2973aae9-a13b-11ea-b94c-2f4271b5865d" target="_blank">View recipe</a>&nbsp;
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Serves: 4 Ready in: 30 mins Recipe info: Vegan, Low Saturates
A <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/vibrant-veggie-cous-cous-with-chickpeas?recipe_id=2973aae9-a13b-11ea-b94c-2f4271b5865d" target="_blank">Moroccan-style vegan couscous salad</a> that will rightly take the centre spot of your big summer spread. Customise it with whatever flavours you like; we’ve added raisins and olives to ours. Any leftovers can be saved for lunch the next day.&nbsp;&nbsp;


<h2>CARROT AND PISTACHIO VEGAN LOAF&nbsp;</h2>
<a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/carrot-pistachio-vegan-loaf?recipe_id=ffde0ac1-5048-11e9-b8b4-03047101ad8e" target="_blank">View recipe</a>&nbsp;
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Serves: 6 Ready in: 1 hour 20 Recipe info: Vegan, 1 of your 5-a-day, Under 200 cals, Low Saturates, Low Salt
Meat loaf meets nut roast with <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/carrot-pistachio-vegan-loaf?recipe_id=ffde0ac1-5048-11e9-b8b4-03047101ad8e" target="_blank">this showstopping vegan main course</a>. Made from a mix of carrots, chickpeas, pistachios and tahini, this dish is a taste sensation that can be served hot or cold. Pair this savoury vegan loaf with <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/vegan-potato-dauphinoise?recipe_id=ffde0ac2-5048-11e9-b8b4-03047101ad8e" target="_blank">vegan dauphinoise potatoes</a> and seasonal steamed veg.&nbsp;


<h2>HARISSA BUTTERNUT SQUASH ROLLS&nbsp;</h2>
<a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/harissa-butternut-squash-rolls?recipe_id=c2b46712-e3fb-11e9-92f9-819c63c7b362" target="_blank">View recipe</a>&nbsp;
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Serves: 8 Ready in: 1 hour 30 mins Recipe info: Vegetarian, Under 300 cals
Planning a picnic or need a new lunchbox idea? Mash together squash, chickpeas, harissa and spinach and wrap around buttery puff pastry for <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/harissa-butternut-squash-rolls?recipe_id=c2b46712-e3fb-11e9-92f9-819c63c7b362" target="_blank">a vegetarian twist on sausage rolls</a>. Add a dip on the side for even more flavour; we’ve suggested sweetcorn relish, but you could also try caramelised onion chutney, pesto or houmous.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;


<h2>ALOO TIKKI PAPRI CHAAT&nbsp;</h2>
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Serves: 8 Ready in: 1 hour 5 mins Recipe info: Vegetarian, Under 250 cals, Low Saturates
This irresistible dish from Northern India features spiced potato patties and crispy chickpeas. But the real magic of aloo tikki chaat lies in the toppings – coriander and mint chutney, creamy yogurt and a tangy tamarind sauce. Every bite will leave you wanting more…&nbsp;


<h2>FRIED HALLOUMI SALAD&nbsp;</h2>
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Serves: 6 Ready in: 20 mins Recipe info: Vegetarian, Under 300 cals
Salty halloumi, smooth avo, toasted pine nuts and chickpeas sit in a bed of leafy greens. Colourful and fresh, <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/fried-halloumi-salad?recipe_id=8bb78917-841d-11e9-8316-05bc61d7595c" target="_blank">this summer salad recipe</a> would work wonders as part of a bigger barbecue or picnic spread.&nbsp;&nbsp;


<h2>AUBERGINE, CHICKPEA &amp; FETA SALAD WITH SUMAC DRESSING&nbsp;</h2>
<a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/aubergine-chickpea-feta-salad-with-sumac-dressing?recipe_id=384eb4fc-2aff-11e9-8802-7daf07a34f81" target="_blank">View recipe</a>&nbsp;
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Serves: 4 Ready in: 18 mins Recipe info: 2 of your 5-a-day, Under 300 cals, Vegetarian
Sometimes the simplest summer salad recipes are the best. Grilled aubergines, tomatoes, chickpeas and feta are tossed together in a dressing infused with sumac, lemon, garlic and olive oil. So fresh…&nbsp;&nbsp;

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15 Exotic Chickpea Recipes

By Asda Good Living,19th June 2024

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