4,254 besan recipes

Three-layer espresso jellies stack coffee gelatin, a dark chocolate Marsala layer, and vanilla-bean whipped cream in tall glasses. A tiramisu-inspired make-ahead dessert with restaurant presentation.

Mock egg salad made from mashed chickpeas with mayo-style dressing, celery, basil, curry powder, and garlic salt. A quick vegan-friendly sandwich filling with no eggs needed.

Falafel golden domes fry chickpea-herb patties to crispy perfection, stuffed into pita with tomato, lemon, and drizzles of tahini sauce. The Middle Eastern street-food classic done right at home.

Moroccan style quinoa with chickpeas, turnips, carrots, Brussels sprouts, and cumin served couscous-style with vegetables mounded over toasted quinoa and hot broth ladled over the top.

Penne pasta with chickpeas, canned tomatoes, and a double hit of basil tossed with parmesan. A pantry-friendly vegetarian pasta dinner ready in 30 minutes.

Vietnamese vegetable platter arranges fresh lettuce, cilantro, mint, basil, cucumber, scallions, and bean sprouts alongside rice rolls or grilled meats. The essential wrap-and-dip accompaniment.

Spinach and leeks with garbanzo beans, a quick and easy veggie main or side dish

Pork, chicken and shrimp fried rice, optionally with oysters!

Silky smooth hummus topped with a bright tomato-onion-parsley relish and a drizzle of olive oil. A 15-minute no-cook appetizer that's fresh, vibrant, and ready for any gathering.

This hearty stew is a variant on the original Brunswick stew that used wild game. In this version the game is replaced with store bought chicken.

Thai-style stir-fried spinach with crushed garlic, soy bean paste, dried red chilies, and tomato wedges. A bold, savory side dish that comes together in the wok in under 5 minutes.

Traditional Chinese vegetarian ham made from bean curd sheets marinated in soy sauce, star anise, and cloves, then steamed and sliced cold. A plant-based deli classic.

Homemade hummus with tahini, fresh lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, and cumin blended until silky smooth. A big-batch recipe that's vegan, no-cook, and ready in 10 minutes.

Greek chickpea soup (revithia) simmers dried garbanzo beans with onion, tomato, garlic, and bay until creamy, then finishes with a generous squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Rustic vegan Mediterranean comfort.

Spiced cranberry-orange-lime relish with caramelized sugar, vanilla bean, ginger, and chili. A complex holiday condiment that ages a full month in the fridge for deep, boozy-feeling flavor.

Broccoli with spicy chickpea sauce, steamed broccoli florets cloaked in a creamy hummus-style sauce of chickpeas, yogurt, blanched garlic, cumin, and cayenne. Vegetable side that doubles as a Middle Eastern main.