29 spiced chickpea recipes

Spice roasted chickpeas turn a can of garbanzos into a crunchy, snackable handful, tossed with freshly toasted cumin and coriander, a pinch of cayenne, and coarse salt. High in fiber, vegetarian, and hard to stop eating.

I am drooling thinking about the leftovers in the fridge. I can't wait to make and eat more.

Baked falafel patties with chickpeas, tahini, and warm spices. Healthier Middle Eastern vegetarian patties that are crispy outside, tender inside, without deep frying.

Crispy fried falafel balls with chickpeas, herbs, and warm spices. Classic Middle Eastern vegetarian patties served in pita with fresh vegetables and tahini sauce.

Chana dhal vada, crispy South Asian lentil fritters made from coarsely ground split chickpeas spiced with chili, curry leaves, and chat masala, then deep-fried golden. A vegan tea-time snack with chutney.

Sri Lankan savory fried bread snack made by dipping spiced bread triangles in a chickpea flour batter and frying until crispy. Best served hot with tomato chutney tucked inside for a street food experience.

Moroccan-spiced chickpea and vegetable stew with zucchini, raisins, and tomatoes served over couscous. A fragrant, hearty vegan one-pot meal seasoned with cumin, cinnamon, and cayenne.

Chickpea and spinach soup spices a creamy chickpea base with curry, cardamom, and nutmeg, then folds in tender wilted spinach. Vegetarian, lightly creamy from skim milk and a partial puree, ready in under an hour.

Pakoras: crisp Indian fritters of onion, potato, and spinach dipped in spiced chickpea-flour batter and deep-fried to golden crunch. Monsoon-season street food at its finest.

Falafel in pita pockets: cumin and coriander-spiced chickpea patties stuffed into warm pita bread. A Middle Eastern street food staple made quickly at home.

Crispy Indian vegetable fritters (pakora) made with a spiced chickpea flour batter with cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne. Dip potatoes, cauliflower, and peppers, then fry until golden.

Vegetarian casserole with chickpeas, mushrooms, spiced tomatoes, cinnamon, and mustard seeds in a yogurt and white wine base. Microwave-quick with Indian-inspired spicing.

Crispy spiced fritters dripped through a slotted spoon into hot oil, made with chickpea flour, buttermilk, sambal, and a hand-ground spice blend of coriander, mustard, and cinnamon.

Pitlai is a South Indian lentil stew with bitter gourd (karela), chickpeas, tamarind, and a ground coconut-spice paste. A tangy, complex vegetarian curry with toor dal and jaggery.

Light, healthy chickpea and spinach soup with Moroccan harissa spice over rice or couscous. Quick vegetarian dinner ready in 30 minutes with bold flavor.

Indian mixed vegetable cutlets with seven vegetables, chickpeas, nuts, and garam masala, coated in poppy seeds and fried in ghee. A crispy, spiced vegan snack.