Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, are versatile, protein-packed legumes—and they’re also an ancient staple! Cultivated chickpea remains (yes, you read that correctly) have been uncovered that were estimated to be 7,500 years old. Check out these delicious recipes, and help keep the healthy tradition alive.
1. Chocolate Chip–Peanut Butter Hummus
2. Creamy Cashew Kale and Chickpeas
![© Vegangela](https://www.peta.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Creamy-Cashew-and-Kale-Chickpeas.jpg)
3. Spicy Chickpea Veggie Burgers
4. Chickpea-Parsley Dip
5. Hemp Hummus
6. Chickpea Noodle Casserole
![© The Veg Life](https://www.peta.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Chickpea-Noodle-Casserole.jpg)
7. Three-Bean Salad
8. Cauliflower Chickpea Cashew Curry
![© The Curvy Carrot](https://www.peta.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Chickpea-Cauliflower-Curry.jpg)
9. Smashed Chickpea and Avocado Salad Sandwich
10. Moroccan-Style Vegetable and Chickpea Stew
![© The First Mess](https://www.peta.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Chickpea-Stew.jpg)
11. Chickpea Flour Omelets with Asparagus
12. Buffalo Chickpea Pizza with Ranch Dressing
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