: an Asian herb (Cicer arietinum) of the legume family cultivated for its short pods with one or two seeds
also
: its seed
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This vegetable soup recipe is comforting and creamy, from potatoes and chickpeas along with their liquid.
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Renu Dhar, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024
To assemble the bowls, place ¼ cup cooked quinoa in each bowl, then divide roasted vegetables, chickpeas and edamame evenly into each bowl over the quinoa.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 26 Oct. 2024
Buffalo chicken dense bean salad Whip up a bowl of chickpeas, carrots, celery, and buffalo sauce or ranch dressing.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 15 Oct. 2024
Try black beans, chickpeas, pinto beans, and cannellini beans.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
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Renu Dhar, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024
To assemble the bowls, place ¼ cup cooked quinoa in each bowl, then divide roasted vegetables, chickpeas and edamame evenly into each bowl over the quinoa.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 26 Oct. 2024
Buffalo chicken dense bean salad Whip up a bowl of chickpeas, carrots, celery, and buffalo sauce or ranch dressing.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 15 Oct. 2024
Try black beans, chickpeas, pinto beans, and cannellini beans.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
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chickpea
noun
chick·pea
ˈchik-ˌpē 
: an Asian herb of the legume family cultivated for its short pods with one or two edible seeds
also
: its seed
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