9 quick recipes with canned chickpeas: healthy, tasty dishes and appetizer appetizers

Wednesday 8 October 2025 10:00 - Daniele Mainieri
9 quick recipes with canned chickpeas: healthy, tasty dishes and appetizer appetizers

Canned chickpeas are an ally in the kitchen: practical, inexpensive and ready-to-use, they allow you to create quick and easy dishes without sacrificing taste. With their versatility you can make healthy, light and nutritious recipes, perfect for lunches, dinners or convivial moments. In this article you'll find 9 recipes with canned chickpeas suitable for any occasion: from fresh and light preparations to flavor-packed dishes and tasty appetizers. Discover how to turn a simple can of chickpeas into original and tasty ideas that will win everyone over.


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Roasted chickpeas with curry

Tired of industrial chips and overly salty peanuts for appetizers? Try our oven-roasted chickpeas flavored with curry! An extra easy recipe that will give you crunchy little balls on the outside and creamy on the inside. A great food packed with...



Chickpea and spinach soup

For an easy-to-make recipe that warms you up on chilly days, choose this soup! With the addition of chickpeas and spinach, it will be hearty and balanced while being simple! A great trick when you want to get kids (or adults ;-) ) to eat their veggies!


Beetroot hummus

How about adding some color to your hummus today? Add a beautiful beet to your chickpeas and you'll have a lovely pink hummus! Easy, quick, and no cooking required, this is sure to delight your guests at aperitif time. A recipe rich in plant-based...


Salmon, chickpea and orange salad

Want to try a new salad recipe? Try our combination of salmon + chickpeas + orange with a touch of fresh dill! A protein-rich dish that we love to take with us to work for a healthy and balanced lunch break. And when it comes to vinaigrette, you will...


Falafels: the quick and easy recipe

One of our favorite recipes to make with chickpeas? Falafels! This famous recipe from the Middle East will tantalize your taste buds. A healthy, vegetarian, and aromatic preparation that showcases the richness of Lebanese cuisine. Whether as an...


Chickpea salad with cod

For a light, nutritious and flavorful meal, our chickpea and cod salad is sure to please! The perfect recipe to take along for a sunny picnic lunch. And a new way to get the whole family to eat fish (and if you also think about cooking cod au gratin,...


Chickpea curry, the super gourmet vegan recipe

In the list of comforting dishes , we gladly ask for a chickpea curry ! Served with rice, this fragrant recipe will warm your stomach :-) You'll see how easy this recipe is with the steps explained below ↓


Vegan malai kofta: chickpea balls with tomato sauce

Today we bring you a vegan version of one of the most popular dishes in India: Malai Kofta (balls in sauce). Since we sometimes struggle to eat legumes, at Petitchef we try to cook them in every possible way. These chickpea and spinach balls served...


Baked pumpkin and chickpeas with rosemary and feta

A simple way to prepare baked pumpkin. You will get a melting texture perfect to eat with meat or fish, or alone. With crunchy chickpeas, aromatic rosemary, and melting feta cheese, this dish creates the perfect combo! This recipe yields enough to fill...



Daniele MainieriDaniele Mainieri
Every day I immerse myself in the world of cooking, looking for new recipes and flavors to share: from grandma's dish to the latest food trends. I have been working in food communication for over 10 years!

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