Chickpea Recipes and Chickpea Dishes to Choose From

From chickpea curries and stews, to chickpea salads and pastas, chickpeas are the versatile, nutritious store cupboard essential you need in your kitchen.

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Chickpea Salad Recipes

Chickpea salads are not only delicious and versatile, but they also pack a punch of plant-based protein and fibre. Check out our chickpea salad recipes today.

Chickpea Recipe FAQs

What are chickpeas?

Chickpeas are small, edible seeds of flowering plants from the Fabaceae family, also known as legumes or pulses.

Can you freeze chickpeas?

Yes. You can freeze chickpeas that you have cooked. It's best to freeze them in small portions, as it will make it easier to defrost and use them.

Where do chickpeas come from?

The chickpea plant originated around the Mediterranean, but we're talking thousands of years ago. Today, you can find chickpeas all over the world, and they're particularly popular in the Middle East and India.

What do chickpeas taste like?

The best way to find out is by trying a chickpea for yourself! If you've ever eaten hummus, then you'll have an idea of what chickpeas taste like. They're slightly nutty but not very strongly flavoured on their own.

Are chickpeas high in protein?

Yes. In 100g of cooked chickpeas, you’ll find 8.9g protein.

Are canned chickpeas okay to eat?

Yes! Canned chickpeas have been pre-cooked. You can eat canned chickpeas straight from the can, as long as you rinse them off beforehand, to wash away any excess sodium.

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