5 Must-Try Chickpea Recipes
By: Leah Rodrigues
Published: October 4, 2011

Chickpeas are a versatile bean that can be enjoyed as a snack, soup, salad, and more.  Whether dried or canned, chickpeas are a pantry staple.  These recipes show you five delicious different ways you can prepare this ingredient.
Crispy Baked Chickpeas
	This is a great snack to serve at parties.
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
	An easy salad that can be whipped up in minutes.
Lamb Tajine with Potatoes and Chickpeas
	A tajine is a stew that is cooked in an earthenware dish, popular in North Africa.
Falafel
	Dried chickpeas work best for this dish.  Serve with a warm pita, tzatziki, and chopped tomatoes.
Hummus
	This homemade dip is tasty with pita chips and carrots.