Chickpeas (or garbanzo beans) should be everyone’s favorite bean. But if they’re not, by the end of this article they will be. Chickpeas are the perfect balance between creamy and nutty and can be incorporated into a variety recipes to create an even tastier sensation for your mouth. But the perfectness of the bean doesn’t stop at its taste. One cup of cooked chickpeas provides half of your recommended daily fiber intake and a whooping 15 grams of protein. The tasty (and healthy) possibilities are endless, but here are 16 chickpeas recipes to fall in love with.

 

1. Chickpea, Avocado and Feta Salad

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Photo via twopeasandtheirpod.com

Recipe here.

2. Easy Chickpea Curry with Coconut Rice

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Photo via howsweeteats.com

Recipe here.

3. Spinach and Feta Chickpea Burger

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Photo via amuse-your-bouche.com

Recipe here.

4. Dark Chocolate Chickpea Brownies

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Photo via theroastedroot.net

Recipe here.

5. Creamy Curried Kale and Chickpeas

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Photo via blog.fatfreevegan.com

Recipe here.

6. Crispy Roasted Parmesan Chickpeas

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Photo via averiecooks.com

Recipe here.

7. Buffalo Chickpea Mac ‘n’ Cheese

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Photo via veganyackattack.com

Recipe here.

8. Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chickpea Cookie Bar

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Photo via thehonoursystem.com

Recipe here.

9. Teriyaki Chickpea Loaded Sweet Potato

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Photo via naturallyella.com

Recipe here.

10. Chickpea Ratatouille

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Photo via 86lemons.com

Recipe here.

11. Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpea Tacos

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Photo via twopeasandtheirpod.com

Recipe here.

12. Roasted Ranch Chickpeas

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Photo via happyfoodhealthylife.com

Recipe here.

13. Flourless Chocolate Chip Chickpea Blondies

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Photo via ambitiouskitchen.com

Recipe here.

14. Gooey Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Chickpea Cookies

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Photo via theluckypennyblog.com

Recipe here.

15. Black Bean and Chickpea Dip

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Photo via horsesandheels.com

Recipe here.

16. Honey Cinnamon Roasted Chickpeas

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Photo via twopeasandtheirpod.com

Recipe here.