8 Easy Recipes You Can Make With a Tin of Chickpeas
A tin of chickpeas is one of the most useful things you can keep in the cupboard. It requires almost no preparation, provides a filling base for meals and works across a remarkable range of cuisines. You can turn it into a creamy dip, crisp it in the oven, stir it into a curry or toss it through a salad. It is also particularly helpful on evenings when there is no time for soaking dried pulses. Drain, rinse and season, and a simple tin of chickpeas can become the starting point for dinner rather than an afterthought.
Serve with rice, roti or naan.
Paprika, cumin and chilli work well. They make an excellent snack or salad topping.
Serve with flatbread, vegetable sticks or as a sandwich spread.
Feta or grilled halloumi can turn it into a more substantial meal.
This is one of the easiest cupboard meals to adapt according to what you have available.
Serve in wraps or with yoghurt and salad.
The chickpeas create a creamy texture without requiring a heavy cream sauce.
Add yoghurt, avocado or a fried egg to make it a more complete breakfast or lunch.
Keeping a few tins in the cupboard means a lack of fresh ingredients does not automatically mean a lack of dinner ideas.
Quick Chana Masala
Sauté onion, ginger, garlic and tomatoes with cumin, turmeric and garam masala. Add chickpeas and simmer until the sauce thickens.Serve with rice, roti or naan.
Crispy Roasted Chickpeas
Pat chickpeas dry, toss them with oil and spices, then roast until crisp.Paprika, cumin and chilli work well. They make an excellent snack or salad topping.
Creamy Hummus
Blend chickpeas with tahini, lemon juice, garlic and olive oil. Add a little cold water to create a smoother texture.Serve with flatbread, vegetable sticks or as a sandwich spread.
Chickpea Salad
Combine chickpeas with cucumber, tomato, red onion and herbs. Dress with lemon juice and olive oil.Feta or grilled halloumi can turn it into a more substantial meal.
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Chickpea Curry
Cook chickpeas in a tomato-based sauce with onion and spices. Add spinach towards the end for extra colour and texture.This is one of the easiest cupboard meals to adapt according to what you have available.
Chickpea Patties
Mash chickpeas with herbs, garlic, cumin and a little flour. Shape into patties and pan-fry until golden.Serve in wraps or with yoghurt and salad.
Chickpea Pasta Sauce
Blend chickpeas with garlic, lemon juice, olive oil and pasta water. Toss the sauce through hot pasta and finish with black pepper.The chickpeas create a creamy texture without requiring a heavy cream sauce.
Spiced Chickpea Toast
Warm chickpeas with cumin, chilli and paprika, then spoon them over toasted bread.Add yoghurt, avocado or a fried egg to make it a more complete breakfast or lunch.
One Tin, Many Meals
The best thing about chickpeas is their ability to change personality. They can be spicy, creamy, crunchy, fresh or comforting depending on what you add.Keeping a few tins in the cupboard means a lack of fresh ingredients does not automatically mean a lack of dinner ideas.
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