Chickpeas — or garbanzo beans, channa, ceci bean, or Bengal gram; however you call them — can be used to make the ultimate snack in the vegan community, hummus. This healthy dip can be used in these 7 cool ways. Because of hummus’ versatility, it can be mixed with all kinds of ingredients, like kale or pumpkin. And if you’re really into it, here are 10 Signs You’re Hopelessly Addicted to Hummus to give you a laugh.

Other than this amazing mashup, chickpeas can be added whole into salads, made into falafels, and used to create ingredients like chickpea flour —  an alternative for those who are gluten-free intolerant or who just really loves chickpeas. Anyway you look at it, chickpeas are the ultimate ingredient to add into many of your dishes.

Did you know? Chickpeas are one of the earliest cultivated crop. Some 7,500-year-old chickpea remnants were found in the Middle East!

See what everyone’s been talking about for centuries (literally!). Make some chickpea-infused dishes for a protein-packed, fiber-filled meal.

1. Khaman Dhokla: Indian Steamed Chickpea Flour Cake [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

Here is the Khaman Dhokla, a savory, sweet, and spiced creation. Gluten-free eaters will rejoice this delightful light and fluffy cake because it's a power packed comfort food without any gluten

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2. Chickpea Burger Patty [Vegan]

Shallots, chickpeas, tahini, and spices are combined and sautéed to crisp perfection for one of the most satisfying veggie burgers I've tasted

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3. Mediterranean Chickpea Bread [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

These little gluten-free and vegan breads are light and fluffy, with a crispy outside that perfectly compliments the smooth creaminess of the coconut oil

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4. Quinoa and Chickpea Salad with Lime and Cilantro [Vegan]

This healthy vegan salad will keep you full and pumped up all through the afternoon with protein from both quinoa and chickpeas

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5. Tangy Curried Chickpea Salad [Vegan]

This tangy vegan salad travels well, so wrap it up in a jar or bring bread and munch on it anywhere you go

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6. Linguine With Greens and Chickpeas [Vegan]

This is a great weeknight vegan pasta dish that is healthy, hearty, and crunchy (thanks to the almonds)

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7. Pindi Choley: Dark and Spicy Chickpeas [Vegan]

The soft chickpeas in this vegan recipe are coated with spices, finished off with toasted ginger and crushed dried pomegranate seeds

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8. Warm Potato Salad With Spinach and Chickpeas [Vegan]

Warm Potato Salad with Spinach and Chickpeas Vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free, grain-free, wheat-free, low-oil

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9. Chickpea ‘Tuna’ Salad Sandwich [Vegan]

Instead of tuna, these boys are made from chickpeas with seaweed flakes to give them that scent and taste of the sea

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10. Chickpea Butternut Tagine [Vegan]

While the winter nights are still chilly, make this tagine. It's the perfect feel-good food.

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11. Purple Sprouting Broccoli, Chickpeas, Kale, Sprouts, and Seeds [Vegan]

Here's a superfood salad that will provide you with plenty of energy and all the nutrients required for healthy brain function

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12. Chickpea Fries [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

Chickpea Fries were definitely on my to-do list of favorite appetizers I had to make for myself and I did

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13. Festive Chickpea Tart [Vegan]

This tart takes center plate with its combination of chickpeas, spinach, crunchy walnuts, and savory seasonings

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14. Roasted Sweet Potato and Chickpea Salad [Vegan]

As with everything in life, I have added my embellishments. The biggest change here is to lightly roast the sweet potatoes rather than to fry them

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15. Chickpea Waldorf Salad [Vegan]

A Waldorf salad is a salad traditionally made of fresh apples, celery, and walnuts, tossed with mayonnaise, and usually served on a bed of lettuce as an appetizer or a light meal

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16. Chickpea Tuna Melt Sandwich [Vegan]

The combination of flavors makes this one of the most deliciously simple meals I’ve had in a long time

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17. Cilantro Avocado Chickpea Salad Tacos [Vegan]

This is going to sound so weird but I had daydreams about this meal for about 2 days before actually making it

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18. Raw Vegetable and Chickpea Stew With Spicy Orange Cauliflower Couscous [Vegan]

All those lycopene rich tomatoes, sprouted chickpeas, dried fruit and vegetables in this raw vegan dish are married together by traditional flavors of cumin, turmeric, cinnamon and lemon

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19. Chickpea, Sweet Potato, Kale, Dried Fruit and Cashew Tagine [Vegan]

From grains and legumes to veggies, fruits, herbs, nuts and seeds, this spicy Moroccan melange is a world of healthful flavors all simply cooked together in one melting pot

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20. Chickpea Flour Omelette With Spinach, Onion, and Bell Peppers [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

Eggs used to be somewhat of a default long back for breakfast. Though we did have a good number of Indian breakfast options, eggs would still feature on most week

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21. Lemony Chickpea Salad [Vegan]

Interested in losing weight, lowering your cholesterol, upping your fibre intake, or regulating your blood sugar? Then you’ll want chickpeas on your side

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22. Smoky Chickpea and Watercress Salad [Vegan]

Roasted chickpeas were a favorite snack of my Italian grandmother who first introduced me to the savory protein-rich treat many years ago

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23. Moroccan Sweet Potatoes and Chickpeas [Vegan]

True to the sweet-savory flavoring Moroccan cuisine is known for, this easy dish showcases Moroccan flavors using pantry staples, for a quick and satisfying meal

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24. Herbed Chickpea and Sesame Crackers [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

I try and keep my son’s lunchbox gluten-free, so I came up with a few cracker recipes that use gluten-free flours

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25. Medjool Date and Sprouted Chickpea Hummus [Vegan]

It has been a long, hard winter for many of us who prefer to achieve our fitness through outdoor activities

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