Grilled red pepper, tahini, garlic and a touch of honey make for a tasty Mediterranean vinaigrette that turns canned chickpeas into a fresh and fragrant salad. Serve with a few cumin-coated grilled scallops for a delicate dinner dish.

Get the recipe for Bobby Flay’s Cumin Grilled Sea Scallops with Chickpea Salad

This light and flavourful salad is paired with an easy dressing for a quick salad that Bobby Flay eats with pasta.

Get the recipe Wild Arugula and Chickpea Salad

Simple homemade chive oil adds an extra dose of flavour to these tender savoury cakes packed with chickpeas for protein and moist polenta.

Get the recipe for Bobby Flay's Grilled Chickpea Polenta Cakes with Chive Oil and Lemon

Earthy kale pairs up with julienned carrot and diced cucumber, is tossed with a lemon tahini dressing and topped with homemade curried falafel. This zesty, flavourful bowl makes a fantastic weeknight meal.

Get the recipe for Allison Day's Curried Falafel with Kale Salad

This Indian-spiced chickpea curry is served on a bed of warm Basmati rice with a side of naan, and finished off with a sprinkling of fresh parsley.

Get the recipe for The Pioneer Woman's Chickpea Curry with Rice

A delicious twist on beans and toast, chickpeas are stewed in tomato paste, piled onto a crusty crostini and topped with a perfectly poached egg. Cayenne pepper and paprika add a touch of smokiness and heat to the chickpeas, while the runny egg yolk glosses over the dish when you dig into it.

Get the recipe for Smoky Chickpeas on Grilled Toast with Poached Eggs & Zahtar

Loaded with red and yellow tomatoes, olives and sharp feta cheese, this salad will bring you back to barbecues and long summer nights. Round out this salad with a simple baked salmon and you’ve got a flavourful and colourful dinner.

Get the recipe for The Pioneer Woman’s Mediterranean Orzo Salad

Serve this healthy, protein and fibre-packed dip with crunchy veggies and pita for dipping.

Get the recipe for Jamie Oliver's Simple Hummus

These deep-fried little balls are filled with chickpeas and a variety of herbs and spices, drizzled in a chipotle-tahini sauce and served with pitas, salad greens.

Get the recipe for The Pioneer Woman's Falafel with Chipotle Tahini Dip

These veggie burgers are so tasty, you won't miss the meat. 

Get the recipe for Oh My Chickpea Goodness Burger

This soup is best served with grilled pita bread for dipping.

Get the recipe for CC's Greek Chickpea Soup

While not one-pot, it is a one-bowl meal that can be packed up for a spring picnic or eaten directly out of the, well, bowl. Loaded with protein, fibre and omega-3s, you’ll be enjoying this lean, warm weather salad throughout the season.

Get the recipe for Palamata (Tuna) and Chickpea Salad

Chickpeas are a source of vegetarian protein and cholesterol-reducing fibre. One of the most versatile legumes, they can be employed in tomato-based soups, stews, or be used in a lunchtime main or dinner side salad.

Get the recipe for Cucumber-Chickpea Salad

Packed with nutrition and tons of flavour, this hearty pasta is covered in a sauce that combines San Marzano tomatoes, ground chickpeas, chile, rosemary and garlic, all topped with Pecorino cheese.

Get the recipe for Rachael Ray's Ceci (Chickpeas) Sauce with Penne

A terrific hummus with great cheesy flavour! Set it out and watch it disappear.

Get the recipe for Cheddar Hummus

Sugar and spice make this vegan treat delicious either hot out of the oven, or to snack on the next day!.

Get the recipe for Roasted Sweet and Salty Chickpeas

The addition of mushrooms and almond meal give these little morsels a more meaty texture, and the maple tahini sauce they're paired with might just become your new favourite dip for all sorts of dishes!

Get the recipe for Baked Falafel Sliders with Tabbouleh and Maple Tahini Sauce

A hearty dish filled with vegetables, tomatoes, chickpeas and spices, all served on a bed of steamed rice.

Get the recipe for Ginger Squash Stew, Chickpeas and Challao Stew with Rice

If you're looking for a healthy, hearty soup with a lot of bite, look no further than this creamy and delicious vegetarian main.

Get the recipe for Rachael Ray's Chickpea and Potato Soup

This nutritious dish is super easy to make, you'll want to whip up your own signature dip!

Get the recipe Dried Tomato Hummus

This is my version of falafel – I like adding both fava beans and chickpeas for great flavour and texture!

Get the recipe for CC's Falafel

This hearty soup is perfect on a chilly night, or when you feel like something hearty and soothing.

Get the recipe for Mediterranean Chickpea Stew

Smoky barbecued corn gives depth to this colourful summertime salad packed with chickpeas, black beans, green and red pepper and a finely chopped jalapeño for a touch of summer heat.

Get the recipe for Valerie Bertinelli’s Grilled Corn and Bean Salad

Even meat-eaters will love this hearty, vegan burger featured on You Gotta Eat Here!

Get the recipe for Buddah Patty

Cranberries, tamarind and brown rice fill this delicious baked samosa.

Get the recipe Baked Samosas with Tamarind Chutney

A classic, flavour-packed Morocan soup traditionally used to break the fast every night of Ramadan.

Get the recipe for Harira

This dish is delicious on its own, but serve it over rice or pair it with naan bread for the perfect weeknight meal.

Get the recipe Curried Chickpeas

Authentic hummus topped with ground beef chuck seasoned with sweet and spicy paprika.

Get the recipe Dr. Laffa Hummus

Swap out your typical meat burger for this delicious South Asian vegetarian alternative.

Get the recipe Sweet Potato Chickpea Patties with Curry Mayonnaise

Full of red pepper, fragrant garlic, fresh cilantro and chickpeas makes this a protein-packed side that will leave you satisfied after a long day of outdoor adventure.

Get the recipe for Chickpea Salad

This soup is so thick and creamy (not to mention protein-filled) that this pot can feed four people, especially when you add in the vegetables.

Get the recipe for Hearty Hummus and Vegetable Soup with Pancetta

Delicious Arctic char served with a flavourful chickpea and vegetable ragu.

Get the recipe for Roasted Arctic Char with Chickpea Ragu

Sitting atop a bed of arugula, spinach, scallions and mint, crispy fried chickpeas add a crunch factor to this tasty side dish.

Get the recipe for Crispy Ceci

Michael Smith's take on the traditional Indian dish of aloo gobi, featuring onion, cauliflower, sweet potatoes and chickpeas.

Get the recipe for Roasted Sweet Potato Aloo Gobi

This is no regular veggie burger! Filled with refried beans and chickpea flour, this burger is bursting with flavour.

Get the recipe for Vegetarian Burgers

A crispy pita pizza starring smoky stewed chickpeas with a few scoops of creamy labneh (cream cheese) and a runny egg in the middle.

Get the recipe for Smoky Chickpea Pizza with Labneh

A tasty side or light lunch, this chickpea-filled salad incorporates broccoli, grapes, cucumber and a zesty dressing for a refreshing bite.

Get the recipe for Ricardo's Vegetable Salad with Grapes

Canned chickpeas? Check. Canned tomatoes? Check. You're well on your way to a warm, sweet and savoury dinner bursting with fragrant Moroccan spices and sweet plump apricots.

Get the recipe for Bobby Flay’s Chicken and Chickpea Tagine with Apricots and Harissa Sauce

Chickpeas are blended with chicken stock before they're mixed with sauteed tomatoes and garlic, and finished with a drizzle of olive oil. Serve with crunchy grilled country bread for dipping.

Get the recipe for Ina Garten's Tuscan Mashed Chickpeas