Chickpea

Exactly what you want when dinner NEEDS to be salad, and salad NEEDS to be dinner.

Chickpeas in a spicy tomato-cream bath are what you need on a weeknight.

You know the soup and salad deal? Well, this is our take on combining the two into one dish.

Choose a chocolate that does not exceed 64% cacao for a mousse with the smoothest texture. If you want the mousse to be fully non-dairy, look for a vegan chocolate bar, though the flavor may differ slightly.

The squid only takes 3 minutes to sear for this simple salad.

The easiest—and most delicious—homemade falafel recipe that ever was.

Harissa, a spicy North African paste of chiles, garlic, and spices, is available in many large grocery stores and Middle Eastern markets—some brands come in tubes, others are sold in jars. If you can’t find it, though, substitute by mixing together your favorite hot sauce, tomato paste, a pinch or two of ground cumin, and a drizzle of olive oil. Keep playing with the ratios until you have a medium-spicy paste.

If you don’t want to go all out with a big variety of dried fruits and nuts (they can get expensive), you can limit yourself to two of each. Just be sure to include the salted roasted chickpeas; they’re addictive and provide a little hit of protein in this mix as well.

Creamy avocado hummus, where have you been all our lives?

This bright pink and super creamy hummus is a party showstopper.

A little bit of coconut oil make this curried hummus a complete dream.

Harissa + hummus = heaven.

This soup is inspired by Ash Reshteh, a thick Iranian soup made with chickpeas, a boatload of herbs, and noodles, with one big exception: We omitted the noodles.

This version of the Levantine breakfast dish, known as fatteh hummus, is all about the contrast of textures and flavors: crunchy pita chips, creamy chickpeas, and tart yogurt.

The genius of this pasta recipe is in the contrast of the textures and flavors. If spicy isn’t your thing, sub in any fresh sausage you like.

Crispy, salty, creamy, and full of protein (really!), these chickpeas should be a staple in your kitchen.

This easy salad has all the flavors of a falafel without the deep-frying. Add a little feta if your kid prefers.

Faster! Faster! Skip the pickling and just top the curry with sliced fresh Fresno chiles. Or leave them out altogether if you’re spice-averse.

Indian grocers sell prepared tamarind chutney, which you can easily substitute for the homemade version here.

A power lunch for grown-ups and kids alike.