chickpea

This vegetarian korma recipe utilizes cauliflower and chickpeas as a carrier for the sweet, spicy sauce.

Seasoned roasted chickpeas adorn this soup that’s brimming with hearty vegetables and warming spices.

Spicy-sweet chai rooibos is revered for its digestive benefits, immune system support and antioxidant properties.

Hearty, nourishing chickpeas make this a soup that’s satisfying enough for a meal. The earthy flavors of the spices are reminiscent of a Middle Eastern dish and are brightened up with lemon juice and an optional topping of mixed herbs.

Traditionally cooked in a tall earthenware pot known as a tagine, the North African dish of 
the same name is a saucy, spiced stew that’ll warm you from the inside out. Our quick and easy recipe is vegetarian, and chock-full of hearty veggies and chickpeas for a truly satisfying dish.

Chill Out with Chickpeas: Chickpeas to help relieve stress? Yes! In fact, chickpeas are a good source of tryptophan, an essential amino acid that your body needs to make protein. High-tryptophan foods play a role in boosting your mood, and tryptophan is even used therapeutically to help treat anxiety, depression and sleep disorders.

Fragrantly spiced beef with chickpeas and sweet potatoes make for a satisfying, protein-rich meal. Dried apricots add a punch of sweetness to balance the 
richness of this dish.

Fiber-rich chickpeas stand in for meat 
in this colorful stir-fry with a spicy- 
sweet sauce – all served over millet sautéed in sesame oil and speckled 
with green onions.

The farro for this deliciously crispy crab cake-like dish is purposely a little overcooked and sticky to help the cakes hold their shape during cooking. An avocado aioli-style sauce and tomatoes on top 
add creaminess, brightness .

Pair this protein-rich, meatless burger with a crisp lettuce leaf, cheese and a rich sauce. Even meat-lovers will enjoy this delicately flavored burger.

This Tunisian-style recipe features the flavors and health benefits of Mediterranean-style dining. While tomatoes figure prominently in the original dish, we've added chickpeas and kale for a clean-eating twist.

Chickpeas and walnuts add flavor and protein, while cherries add a touch of sweetness to these quick couscous lettuce wraps.

Savor this beef and chickpea chili on those cold winter nights when all you want is a warming bowl of comfort.

This creamy, gluten-free acorn squash soup is flavored with fresh ginger. Ginger has numerous benefits for the gastrointestinal tract.

Za’atar, a Middle Eastern spice mix made of dried herbs and seeds such as sumac, thyme and sesame, is the seasoning du jour, popping up on menus in the hottest restaurants. Here, we make our own to flavor lemon-kissed chicken, which pairs perfectly with cilantro hummus and tangy pickled radishes.

Look forward to lunch time thanks to this make-ahead falafel recipe, topped with a tangy feta- and herb-laced yogurt sauce.

The humble chickpea steals the show in this stellar chicken stir-fry. Give your 'peas a crispy, spicy coating in your skillet then sprinkle them liberally over your finished dish for a fiery contrast to this fresh meal.

Salty Parmesan and pungent garlic mingle with crunchy roasted chickpeas in our reader's winning recipe, which she created as a snack for her nut-allergic sons.

Our super-fast, gluten-free skillet flatbread makes a perfect base for traditional shrimp scampi!

This simple Moroccan chickpea salad is hearty enough to stand on its own for a no-cook dinner, and if you have any leftovers simply pack them for work tomorrow – a marinated dish such as this often tastes even better the next day!

These Mediterranean salmon packets are simple to prepare (just 10 minutes of prep!) and flavored with a blend of chunky veggies, plus salty feta and aromatic basil.

Infuse iron-rich spinach and protein-powered chickpeas with some simple flavor thanks to garlic, paprika, cumin and red wine vinegar.

Keep your family far from boredom by changing up our curried soup each time you make it. Try stirring in 1 cup of cooked quinoa or brown rice, 8 ounces of cooked and shredded chicken (skinless, of course) or 8 ounces of cubed firm tofu.

Our reader's curry wraps let your slow cooker do the work, so you can bid your stove adieu for the day and come home to a hot, calorie-conscious dinner that doesn't skimp on flavor!