Today, I am sharing my 15+ best easy chickpea recipes, from salads to sandwiches to side dishes and mains, that you can make for your next weeknight dinner.
What Are Chickpeas?
Chickpeas or chick peas, also known as garbanzo beans, belong to the Fabaceae family. They have been grown and eaten in Middle Eastern countries for thousands of years. It is also important in Indian cuisine, and they have a lot of recipes with chickpeas. These legumes are high in protein and fiber. Makes an excellent replacement for meat for people on a vegetarian and vegan diet. Other names for chickpeas are Bengal gram, garbanzo, garbanzo bean, and Egyptian pea.
Types of Chickpeas
There are different varieties of chickpeas available around the world, a few types are
Kabuli: Bigger, light-colored with a smooth appearance, and are farmed in Africa, Europe, and the Mediterranean. They are easily available in American and Indian Grocery stores. Desi: Smaller, darker with a rough appearance, and mostly farmed in India. They are also known as Kala Chana, where ‘Kala’ means ‘Black’ and ‘Chana’ means ‘Chickpea’ in India. They are easily available in Indian Grocery stores. Green: Regular chickpea harvested while young. They are fresh, greenish color, and have a slightly sweet taste. You can find them in the Indian grocery store or farmer’s market during late spring or summer.
Health Benefits of Chickpeas
Chickpeas are rich in several vitamins, and minerals and contain moderate calories. Chickpeas are an excellent source of plant-based protein and fiber. It can help to lower cholesterol.
Nutrition Facts
A 1-cup (164-gram) serving of cooked chickpeas offers - (Source)
Calories: 269 Protein: 14.5 grams Fat: 4 grams Carbs: 45 grams Fiber: 12.5 grams Manganese: 74% of the Daily Value (DV) Folate (vitamin B9): 71% of the DV Copper: 64% of the DV Iron: 26% of the DV Zinc: 23% of the DV Phosphorus: 22% of the DV Magnesium: 19% of the DV Thiamine: 16% of the DV Vitamin B6: 13% of the DV Selenium: 11% of the DV Potassium: 10% of the DV
15+ Vegetarian & Vegan Indian Chickpea Recipes
Let’s look at the 15+ Vegetarian Chickpea (garbanzo) Recipes, which will offer you various options.
Appetizer/Snacks
Salads
Curries/Stir-fries
Sandwiches
Parathas
Rice
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