
Hearty Meatless Minestrone
A friend gave me this quick, healthy recipe, and it's oh-so-tasty. It makes a big batch and is great for leftovers. To enhance the flavor, add a pound or two of sweet Italian sausage. —Mickey Turner, Grants Pass, Oregon

Tasty-Italian Vegetable Soup
Here's a dish that will warm you up fast. It takes just 25 minutes until you can sit down and...

Pumpkin Falafel
Falafel is the ultimate Middle Eastern street food. Pumpkin adds a light sweetness and keeps the patties moist while baking....

Spicy Roasted Carrot Hummus
This is a wonderful appetizer for Easter, Mother’s Day or any spring gathering. The roasted carrots give this hummus a...
Garden Salad with Chickpeas
Toss crisp veggies in a light vinaigrette for a chickpea salad that tastes as if it's straight from your garden....

Chickpea Meatballs
Crispy and tender, these quick vegetarian chickpea meatballs are a delicious and lightened-up version of the real thing.


Falafel
This authentic falafel recipe uses dried beans that are simply soaked—never cooked—for balls that cling together while becoming crispy outside...

Chili-Lime Air-Fried Chickpeas
Looking for a lighter snack that's still a crowd-pleaser? You've found it! These air-fried chickpeas will have everyone happily munching....
Grilled Chickpea Salad Sandwich
When my mother comes to visit, she enjoys a good old-fashioned chicken salad sandwich. As a vegetarian, I make chickpea...

Malfouf
Malfouf, also known as Lebanese cabbage rolls, is a delicacy in the Middle East. Not only are cabbage rolls delicious,...


Hummus
Once you learn how to make hummus from scratch, you'll never want to go back to store-bought dip!

Slow-Cooker Chicken Tagine with Pumpkin
I first discovered tagines—Moroccan stews—when my oldest son was a baby, and I've loved them ever since. I used a...

Air-Fryer Chickpea Fritters with Sweet-Spicy Sauce
Chickpeas are a common ingredient in many dishes in Pakistan, where I grew up. I try to incorporate the tastes...

Chickpea Salad Sandwiches
Chickpea salad sandwiches are further proof that chickpeas are the most versatile legume in the pantry. Lightly smashed, they soak...
Air-Fryer Chickpea and Red Onion Burgers
When chilly days arrive and we retire the grill to the garage, I bake a batch of air-fryer chickpea burgers....

Portobello and Chickpea Sheet-Pan Supper
This is a fantastic meatless dinner or an amazing side dish. It works well with a variety of sheet-pan-roasted vegetables....

Pumpkin Hummus
This perfectly delicious pumpkin hummus dip is a beautiful blend of creamy, decadent hummus and warm, autumnal pumpkin.

Pressure-Cooker Spice Trade Beans and Bulgur
A rich blend of treasured spices turn nutritious bulgur and chickpeas into a tangy stew with just the right amount...

Pressure-Cooker Chickpea and Potato Curry
I make chana masala, the classic Indian dish, in my slow cooker. Browning the onion, ginger and garlic first...

Pressure-Cooker Chickpea Tagine
While traveling through Morocco, my wife and I fell in love with the complex flavors of the many tagines we...

Guac Crocs & Veggies
I'm all grown-up, but I still love to play with my food. Garbanzo beans in the guacamole add taste, texture...

Slow-Cooker Chickpea Tagine
While traveling through Morocco, my wife and I fell in love with the complex flavors of the many tagines we...
Chopped Greek Salad in a Jar
Here's a lunchbox-friendly salad with lots of zesty flair. Prepare the jars on Sunday, and you'll have four grab-and-go lunches...

Beet Hummus
Break out of the plain hummus rut with this beet hummus recipe. Earthy, sweet beets are a vibrant, wholesome addition...

Chickpea ‘n’ Red Onion Burgers
When chilly days arrive and we retire the grill to the garage, I bake a batch of chickpea veggie burgers....

Veggie Bean Casserole
I serve this as a meatless main dish, but it also makes a nice side dish. It freezes and reheats...
Marinated Three Bean Salad
Fresh herbs and cayenne pepper provide the fantastic flavor in this marinated salad featuring fresh veggies and canned beans. —Carol...
Minestrone with Italian Sausage
I make this zippy, satisfying soup all the time, and it’s my dad’s favorite. The recipe makes a lot, and...
Quick Minestrone Soup
This quick minestrone soup is hearty and makes a comforting lunch or dinner on a brisk day. The spaghetti sauce...

Tortellini Bean Salad
Beans will bring bravos when you present this pleasant pasta and veggie salad. "I first made it for friends who...

Feta Garbanzo Bean Salad
Greek chickpea salad is packed with nutrients and super-easy to make. It's the perfect lunch on the go.