Here is one of our favorite chickpea recipes, perfect for summer! A healthy lunch or easy dinner, quick to whip up in under 20 minutes. Serve it warm or chilled. Gluten-free & vegan-adaptable.
Easy Chickpea Recipes To the Rescue!
- During the summer months, meals are pretty simple around here. We relish being outside, and sometimes we just want a quick, healthy meal that is nourishing and comforting. Pesto chickpeas are just the ticket!
- Chickpeas are full of fiber, protein, and nutrients, while being creamy and satisfying. We love all their health benefits and as chefs, we include this delicious legume whenever we can. See all our latest chickpea recipes here!
- Tender warmed chickpeas are tossed with herby pesto, topped with fresh cherry tomatoes, red onions, and briny Kalamata olives. Add toasty pine nuts if you like, and voila, dinner is ready. So easy! And of course, you can serve this chilled like a salad.
Pesto Chickpeas Ingredients
- Pesto: Made from scratch with garlic, nuts, olive oil, pecorino or parmesan, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and basil. Or for a nut-free version, try our basil pesto recipe! Or in a pinch use store-bought pesto.
- Chickpeas: Use canned, but for best results, cook the chickpeas from dried.
- Cherry tomatoes: Add sweet, juicy, summery flavor.
- Kalamata olives: Add a briny taste that contrasts nicely.
- Red onion: For a sharp, pungent bite.
- Garnish: Toasted pine nuts, fresh basil leaves, a squeeze of lemon, and a sprinkle of pecorino or parmesan cheese or vegan parmesan.
