Crispy Spiced Chickpeas + 20 Healthy Recipes Using Beans - Parsnips and Pastries (2024)

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I love beans. What’s not to love?

They’re an excellent (and inexpensive) source of protein. They’re packed with fiber, complex carbs, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, iron, potassium, etc.! This little legume is great for your health, and incredibly versatile. Take these 20 healthy recipes using beans, for example. There’s a recipe for every meal of the day, including egg muffins, dips, salads, tacos, soups, burgers, brownies, and donuts.

They’re an excellent and easy way of adding nutrients, texture, and flavor to just about any dish. Vegetarians dig them due to their ample amounts of plant-based protein. Chefs dig them because of their versatility. Nutritionists dig them because of their cancer-fighting plant chemicals, nutrient values, and soluble fiber. I dig them because of all of the above.

I use beans every single week in recipes—from stuffing peppers to making turkey chili to building vegetarian fajita bowls.

But one of my absolute favorite ways to use beans is making crispy spiced chickpeas. They are delicious and can be used for just about anything. They’re especially amazing when used in place of croutons to top salads, sprinkled on soups, wrapped inside burritos, in grain bowls for a little crunch, or eaten as-is for a snack!

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Plus, they’re so easy to make. (But, you’ve been warned: they are addictive.)

Pan fry these bad boys in a little olive oil until their outsides are crispy-golden with a soft, creamy interior.

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Crispy Spiced Chickpeas

  • Author: Tiffany La Forge
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2 cups 1x
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Description

Delicious crispy chickpeas that can be used for topping soups, salads, or snacking on their own!

Ingredients

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  • 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Rinse the chickpeas and drain very well on paper towels. Any water will make the oil splatter when you fry.
  2. Heat a pan with the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the chickpeas and saute, stirring occasionally, until the chickpeas are golden brown and crisp, about 10-15 minutes.
  3. Add the salt, pepper, cayenne, cumin, and paprika. Stir til everything is combined and cook another 3-5 minutes until fragrant. Enjoy!

Easy, right?! And so, so tasty.

Canned beans obviously mark pretty high in convenience. On busy weekdays, there is no way I’m cooking drybeans. My pantry is always stocked with S&W canned beans. They offer a ton of variety, from basic to 50% less sodium to organic to flavored chili beans. I used the organic garbanzo for my crispy spiced chickpea recipe. I’ve been making healthy recipes using beans with S&W for a long time. I trust their quality, consistency, and standards—not to mention the fact that they’ve offered those three things for over 120 years!

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Now through April, S&W is offering $1 off any two cans of S&W beans! Grab your coupon here and be prepared to make one of these 20 delicious, healthy recipes using beans!

Enjoy these 20 healthy recipes using beans. From breakfast, to dessert!

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Pan Seared Halibut with White Beans + Gremolata

Serve this stunning pan seared halibut for date night. A fresh gremolata and savory white beans complete this delectable dish.

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Creamy Avocado + White Bean Wrap

This hearty vegetarian wrap is stuffed with mashed white beans, creamy avocado, veggies, and fresh cilantro. A chipotle slaw adds both heat and tang to this wrap, making it a tasty and innovativelunch sure to fill you up.

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Blood Orange + Mixed Bean Salad with Sprouts

This salad is as pretty as it is delicious. A lovely light and fresh meal, sweet and tart blood oranges get tossed with fresh sprouts, herbs, a punchy vinaigrette, and a mix of three different beans.

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Vegan Pinto Bean Tacos

Sometimes the most simple meals are the most delicious. Pinto beans, fresh tomatoes, avocado, sweet corn, and a generous amount of lime make this meal an easy and healthy addition to Taco Tuesday.

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Vegetarian 3 Bean Quinoa Chili

This aromatic, fiber-packed chili is delicious on hot dogs or straight from the bowl. Meg uses dry beans but has instructions for using canned beans at the bottom of her recipe, making this chili a breeze.

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Healthier Refried Beans + Queso (Build-Your-Own Nachos Bar)

Our Healthier Build-Your-Own Nachos Bar is a fun and unique way to entertain. Refried beans get a healthy make-over and canned beans are used for convenience.

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Israeli Couscous White Bean Salad with Lemon Pesto Dressing

This salad is like eating the rainbow. A bright, flavorful pesto serves as the dressing for couscous, lemon-herb marinated zucchini, white beans, and fresh baby greens.

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Southwestern Egg Muffins

Egg muffins are one of the easiest (and most delicious!) make-ahead breakfast meals. These protein- and fiber-packed egg muffins get a Southwestern kick with salsa, spices, and black beans.

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Hearty Chicken and White Bean Soup

Swap your basic chicken noodle soup for this fiber-packed and nutrient-rich white bean version. This nourishing soup is packed to the brim with veggies. Make a big batch, freeze it, and have it on hand for the rest of winter!

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Black Bean Quinoa Burgers

Swap your basic burger for this veggie version, which is a fiber and protein powerhouse thanks to black beans and quinoa. It’s also ready in under 30 minutes and extra delicious topped with roasted red pepper and smashed avocado.

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Sweet Potato Black Bean Brownies

Healthier brownies? Sign us up, please. These gluten-free brownies get a nutrient-kick from sweet potato and black beans, but are still super fudgy and moist. Sounds like a win-win.

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Veggie Pot Pies with Crispy Potatoes

There’s nothing like a cozy, straight-from-the-oven pot pie, especially one that’s healthier. These vegan and gluten-free beauties are stuffed with chickpeas and veggies and topped with crispy-thin potato slices.

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Black Bean Mango Salad with Jicama

One of our favorite fresh summer sides, this black bean salad gets mixed with crunchy jicama, leftover grilled corn, creamy avocado, and a zesty lime vinaigrette.

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Cinnamon Chickpea Dairy-Free Truffles

These gluten-free and dairy-free chickpea truffles are “reminiscent of unbaked snickerdoodles.” Yes, please! We love their natural sweetness and creamy texture.

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Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Peanut Sauce

These tasty sweet potatoes are an easy and unique way to liven up your weekday dinner routine. Black bean stuffed sweet potatoes get drizzled with an addictive, creamy (and easy!) peanut sauce.

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Bean + Veggie Nuggets

These vegetarian nuggets are healthy, kid-friendly, and totally delicious. And they’re a great way to sneak more veggies on your little one’s plate.

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Vegan Blondie Doughnuts

A doughnutthat’s healthy?Too good to be true? Not with these vegan blondie doughnuts, made with clean and wholesome ingredients. Chickpeas make the list of ingredients alongside applesauce, oats, and cinnamon.

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Tomato Basil White Bean Dip

It’s not a party without a good dip. Make it a healthy one with this tomato basil version. This vegan dip doesn’t include cream or dairy—just cannellini beans, fresh tomatoes, zesty lemon, garlic, lots of herbs, and tons of flavor.

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Butternut Squash Hummus

One of everyone’s favorite ways to enjoy beans? Hummus. Switch up your hummus routine and create this creamy, seasonal roasted butternut squash version.

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Lemon Cheesecake Smoothie

A cheesecake smoothie would taste even better if you knew that it was good for you, too. This creamy lemon version is a dessert in disguise. The secret ingredient? Chickpeas.

I hope that you’ve enjoyed these 20 healthy recipes using beans! Thank you to my fellow bloggers who contributed their delicious recipes. Be sure to grab your S&W coupon and follow S&W Beans on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest!

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FAQs

What beans can you substitute for chickpeas? ›

Chickpea Substitutes
  1. White Beans. Perhaps the best substitute for chickpeas across the board is white beans. ...
  2. Black Beans. Also known as turtle beans, black beans also share the mildly earthy flavor of chickpeas. ...
  3. Pinto Beans. ...
  4. Kidney Beans. ...
  5. Green lentils. ...
  6. Yellow, Brown, or Red Lentils. ...
  7. Edamame, Mung Beans, or Soybeans.
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What is a good substitute for chickpeas in hummus? ›

I recommend using black beans instead of chickpeas. They are similar to chickpeas in having a mild flavor, and you can prepare the hummus in exactly the same way. You can also make hummus with Cannellini beans or green peas. And if you want more flavor just add garlic and tahini sauce to the mix.

Are chickpeas healthier than other beans? ›

Answer: All three beans, like other legumes, are great choices,supplying protein and dietary fiber as well as a variety ofvitamins and minerals. Black beans are slightly higher in fiberthan the other two choices and provide some extra magnesium, butgarbanzo beans (chickpeas) are a little higher in the B vitaminfolate.

Is hummus or chickpeas healthier? ›

Traditional hummus has a fat content 4-5 times that of chickpeas alone (Table 1), which may account for the improved blood glucose and insulin response, since dietary fat delays gastric emptying and therefore slows carbohydrate absorption [32,33].

Why add baking soda to chickpeas for hummus? ›

Baking soda: Adding baking soda to the chickpeas helps make the legume easier to digest, softer, and makes them easy to peel. Don't skip this ingredient! Lemon juice: I never suggest using pre-bottled lemon juice, but I especially urge you not to in homemade hummus.

What do chickpeas replace in baking? ›

Chickpeas are a magical baking ingredient alternative loaded with fiber, protein, and folic acid, and manganese. They primarily function as a substitute for traditional all-purpose flour, as well as some binding agents (like eggs) and fat. They're great for those looking for gluten-free baked goods.

What is the same as chickpeas? ›

Although their names are very different, garbanzo beans and chickpeas refer to the same bean. And to confuse things a little more, chickpeas are beans, not peas. "They are the same, one is obviously more Anglophile," says Steve Sando, the founder of heirloom bean company Rancho Gordo.

Can you replace chickpeas with black beans? ›

Chickpeas (also known as Garbanzo Beans) are a great substitute for black beans. Their flavor is mild and slightly different from black beans, but they are filled with fiber and have a firm texture. Where to find it: You can get them canned or dried at nearly any grocery store or find them on Amazon.

What is a good substitute for chickpeas in chili? ›

Most ingredients can be substituted for ones that you already have in your pantry or refrigerator. For example, if you do not have chickpeas use cannellini or great northern beans instead. Same goes with black beans, use black eyed peas or kidney beans.

Do cannellini beans and chickpeas taste the same? ›

Cannellini beans and chickpeas both offer a lot of fibre and protein. But they're different in taste and texture. Cannellini beans are creamier and softer, while chickpeas are denser and slightly grainy. Also, cannellini beans have a mild taste, while chickpeas have a stronger, nuttier flavour.

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