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    Recipes » Recipe Round-Ups

    23 Vegan Chickpea Recipes (Gluten-Free)

    Last updated - May 13, 2020; Published - March 25, 2020 By Rhian Williams Leave a Comment

    A collage of four vegan chickpea recipes

    Looking for vegan chickpea recipes?

    Judging by the state of the supermarket shelves, I know you're all sitting on piles of chickpeas right now! So here’s a list of 23 Vegan Chickpea Recipes, including curries, sandwiches, stews, snacks, rice dishes and even a dessert! These recipes are all gluten-free and refined sugar free and are made using simple plant-based ingredients!

    A collage of four vegan chickpea recipes

    Chickpeas are a nutritious, delicious and versatile protein source for vegans and vegetarians. They work well for curries, stews and sandwiches, but are also great for adding to pasta or rice dishes, blitzing into hummus or even using for desserts!

    Chickpeas are a great pantry staple (for more on this topic, see my 100 Vegan Recipes Using Pantry Staples) and freeze well too (for more on this topic, see my 28 Vegan Freezer Meals).

    Should you use canned/tinned chickpeas or dried chickpeas?

    You can use either for these recipes. Canned/tinned chickpeas tend to be easier to use as they're already cooked. Dried chickpeas need to be soaked and cooked first, so do require planning ahead.

    Some shops sell chickpeas in jars. In the UK we only see jarred chickpeas in high-end or specialist food shops or European food shops, but in some countries you can get them in the supermarket too. Jarred chickpeas tend to be the best quality as they're big and super soft.

    Tips for cooking with canned/tinned chickpeas

    • Make sure to drain them well and rinse off any residual liquid before adding to a recipe.
    • You can keep the leftover liquid that the chickpeas come in. This liquid is called aquafaba and it can be used as a vegan egg white replacement, to be used for recipes such as meringues, mousses and macarons.

    Advantages of cooking dried chickpeas from scratch

    • Dried chickpeas take up less space in the pantry than canned ones.
    • You can control the texture - so if you want to blend up the chickpeas to use in a hummus, soup, burger or dessert recipe you can cook them until they're super soft, or you can keep them firmer if you want to use them in a curry or rice dish.
    • They can be cooked in bulk and stored in the freezer.

    How to soak dried chickpeas

    • Rinse dried chickpeas.
    • Place chickpeas in a bowl and cover with plenty of water (because the chickpeas will soak up a lot of this water and expand during this process).
    • Soak for around 8 hours or overnight. 

    Tip: I like to add ½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) when soaking as this makes them softer.

    How to cook dried chickpeas on the stovetop

    Cooking dried chickpeas from scratch isn't as hard or as time consuming as you might think!

    • Drain away the soaking liquid, rinse again and place in a large pot.
    • Cover with plenty of water and bring to the boil.
    • Turn down the heat and leave to simmer for 1 and a half to 2 hours, until chickpeas reach the desired texture.
    • Drain away the cooking liquid once cooked.

    Can you cook dried chickpeas in an Instant Pot or pressure cooker?

    Yes! It's much quicker.

    • Drain away the soaking liquid, rinse again and place in the Instant Pot/pressure cooker.
    • Cover with plenty of water again and cook on high pressure for around 15 minutes - but it's best to check the user manual of your specific appliance first as it can really vary between brands etc!
    • Drain away the cooking liquid once cooked.

    How to store cooked chickpeas

    • Covered in the fridge for up to a few days.
    • In a Tupperware in the freezer for up to a few months.

    Chickpea Korma Curry

    A sweet, creamy, mild curry with chickpeas and cauliflower!

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    Vegan chickpea cauliflower korma curry with rice on a blue plate

    Spanish Chickpea Stew

    This Spanish Chickpea Stew is super easy to make, healthy yet satisfying.

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    Spanish chickpea stew with vegetables in a saucepan with a wooden spatula

    Chickpea Coconut Mango Curry

    This Chickpea Coconut Mango Curry is fresh and fruity, hearty and satisfying and filled with juicy mango, nutty chickpeas and creamy cashews!

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    Chickpea mango cashew coconut curry with rice on a brown plate

    Chickpea Mayonnaise Salad Sandwich

    This Chickpea Mayonnaise Salad Sandwich is hearty, super creamy and surprisingly healthy!

    Similar alternatives:

    • Vegan Mediterranean Chickpea Tuna Pittas
    • Chickpea Mayo Coconut Bacon Lettuce Wraps
    • Vegan Egg Mayonnaise Salad
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    Chickpea mayonnaise sandwich with sweetcorn

    Chickpea Curry Salad Sandwich

    Subtly spiced, creamy, fragrant chickpeas make the best sandwich filling!

    Similar alternative:

    Chickpea Caesar Salad Wraps

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    Curried chickpea sandwich with lettuce and red peppers

    Eggplant Chickpea Peanut Curry

    This Eggplant Chickpea Peanut Curry is super nutritious, rich and creamy and perfectly spiced!

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    Eggplant chickpea peanut curry with rice on a white plate

    Lazy Falafel

    This Lazy Falafel is super easy to make, will take up less than 30 minutes of your time, and tastes every bit as delicious as the traditional version!

    Similar alternatives:

    • Lazy Falafel Baked Sweet Potatoes
    • Lazy Falafel Lettuce Wraps
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    Lazy falafel made with chickpeas in pitta bread with salad and a tahini sauce on a blue plate

    Vegan Tuna Mayonnaise Onigiri

    These Vegan Tuna Mayonnaise Onigiri are easy to make and make a fun lunch!

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    Vegan tuna mayonnaise onigiri with chickpeas and sweetcorn

    Chickpea Tikka Masala

    This Chickpea Tikka Masala is rich and creamy, perfectly tangy and full of flavour. It's much healthier than the traditional version!

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    Chickpea tikka masala in a saucepan with peppers

    Curried Chickpea Burger

    This Curried Chickpea Burger is super flavourful, hearty and filling, and really nutritious!

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    Curried chickpea burger with salad on a blue plate

    Chickpea Sweet Potato Peanut Curry

    A beautifully nutty curry with creamy chickpeas and tender sweet potatoes.

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    Chickpea sweet potato peanut curry with rice on a blue plate

    Chickpea Eggplant Tagine

    This Chickpea Eggplant Tagine is the perfect warming, filling and comforting yet healthy meal.

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    Chickpea eggplant tagine and quinoa in a bowl

    Pumpkin Hummus

    This Pumpkin Hummus is full of flavour, sweet and fragrant, and great to make if you've got some cans of pumpkin purée!

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    Pumpkin hummus in a grey bowl topped with pumpkin seeds with raw vegetables in another bowl

    Chickpea Kedgeree

    A simple, curry-flavoured rice dish with chickpeas and vegetables. 

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    Chickpea kedgeree with rice and vegetables on a blue plate

    Spanish Risotto with Crispy Chickpeas

    This Spanish Risotto is so easy to make, super colourful and paired with the most flavourful crispy chickpeas!

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    Spanish risotto with crispy chickpeas on a grey plate

    Chickpea Pumpkin Biryani

    This Chickpea Pumpkin Biryani is easy to make, super nutritious and full of flavour. It's also healthy and very colourful!

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    Chickpea pumpkin biryani in a silver pan

    Deep-Dish Cookie

    This Deep-Dish Cookie tastes so delicious that you won’t even realise it’s made from chickpeas!

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    Chickpea deep-dish cookie with chocolate chunks in a circular white baking dish

    If you make any of these vegan chickpea recipes, I’d really love to see what you come up with! You can show me by tagging a photo @rhiansrecipes #rhiansrecipes on Instagram! Thank you.

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