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Persian New Year's Soup with Beans, Noodles, and Herbs (Ash e reshteh)

This countrified soup is often served in late March for Nowruz, the Persian new year. With beans, vegetables, noodles, and yogurt, it is a meal in itself.

Author: Louisa Shafia

Bulgur, Garbanzo Bean, and Cucumber Salad

Author: Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Pasta and Garbanzo Bean Soup

Author: Dede Spaith

Couscous with Pine Nuts and Currants

Author: Amaryll Schwertner

Lemony Salmon and Spiced Chickpeas

Everything's better in bowl form, and this salmon dish flavored with a garlicky za'atar dressing is no exception.

Author: David Tamarkin

My Favorite Falafel

This recipe is excerpted from Joan Nathan's book The Foods of Israel Today. Nathan also shared some helpful cooking tips exclusively with Epicurious, which we've added at the bottom of the page.

Author: Joan Nathan

Cauliflower and Chickpea Curry

Author: Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall

Five Bean Picnic Salad

Author: Pat Neely

Falafel Mushroom Loaf

This hearty meatless loaf combines earthy wild mushrooms with classic falafel spices. A lemony tahini sauce takes the place of gravy and bright pomegranate seeds lend flair.

Author: Katherine Sacks

Slow Cooked Pork with Chickpeas

Canned chickpeas are perfect for this one-pot dish because they become even more creamy as they warm in the cooking liquid. In case you're not a fan, you can go with whatever canned bean you like.

Author: Andy Baraghani

Bonda or Batata Vada (Spiced Potato Ball Fritters)

You'll find these round chickpea flour and spiced potato fritters wherever Indian snack sellers congregate. Serve them with whatever chutney you like for dipping.

Author: Madhur Jaffrey

Creamy Bean Soup with Fresh Herbs and Spinach

Author: Cara Brunetti Hillyard

Chickpea Ragout

Author: Sheila Lukins

Chickpea Fritters (Panelle)

This is a popular street food in Sicily, especially in Palermo, where warm panelle are served between two pieces of country bread.

Smoky Carrot Dip

Making sure the carrots are tender to their cores before you pull them from the oven makes for a smoother carrot dip.

Author: Ochre Bakery, Detroit, MI

The Three Amigos

Author: Hilary Shevlin Karmilowicz

Buddha Bowl with Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Spiced Chickpeas, and Chard

One of our favorite things to make is Buddha bowls. Composed of four elements: a grain, vegetables, a protein, and a sauce; they're so simple, nutrient-dense, and very pretty to serve.

Author: Tracy Pollan

Chickpea, Barley, and Feta Salad

Recipe for a grain salad made with barley, garbanzo beans, feta, and green beans.

Author: Dawn Perry

Chickpeas with Spinach

Author: Joyce Goldstein

Chicken and Chickpea Stew

Author: Georgia Downward

Vegetable and Chickpea Ragout

Author: Wendy Giman

Cous Cous with Garbanzo Beans, Prunes and Almonds

Author: Marisol Benadayan-Bennaroch

Chickpea Dip (Hummus)

Author: David Kamen

Spicy Chickpea and Spinach Curry

Author: Melissa Clark

Chickpea and Eggplant Salad

This subtly flavored salad really celebrates the chickpea, which is an excellent source of fiber, protein and iron, and perfect for keeping us going on busy days.

Author: Amelia Freer

Pasta with Chorizo and Chickpeas

Author: Michael Hudman

Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Curried Chickpeas and Mushrooms

This easy, Indian-inspired vegetarian dinner stars baked sweet potatoes loaded with curry-spiced chickpeas, mushrooms, and spinach. Roast the sweet potatoes ahead of time to get dinner on the table even...

Author: Katherine Sacks

Fried Chickpea Polenta (Panelle)

Author: Lidia Bastianich

Gondi (Persian "Matzo Balls" With Chickpeas and Chicken)

These light, cardamom-scented dumplings look like matzo balls, but instead of matzo meal, they're made from ground chicken or turkey and chickpea flour.

Author: Louisa Shafia

Spicy Creamy Chickpeas with Runny Eggs and Prosciutto

A fragrant tomato-cream bath gives humble chickpeas a taste of the good life.

Author: Andy Baraghani

Israeli Falafel

Author: Michael Skibitcky

Braised Cod with Chickpeas

Author: Susan Friedland