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Chickpeas for iron, protein, and fibre

Chickpeas are great to boost your protein and iron intake, and they're tasty too! Here, you'll learn all about chickpeas, their benefits, side effects and more.

Why are chickpeas good for you?

Chickpeas make a great addition to a healthy, balanced diet as they are packed full of essential nutrients, healthy fats and have a low glycaemic index (GI). They have a moderate number of calories too at around 164 calories per 100g.

As a result, the nutritional value of chickpeas is high, and it’s thought that the health benefits of chickpeas are vast too - like helping to manage your weight, your heart and gut health.

Homemade hummus

There’s no need to buy a tub from the supermarket when it’s so simple to make hummus at home. A tasty dip with carrot and celery sticks or as a moreish starter with strips of pitta bread.

Simply combine chickpeas, lemon juice, cumin, tahini, and garlic in a blender. Mix to form a creamy texture, adding water along the way if the mixture is too dry.

Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil to serve.

Straightforward channa masala

Chickpeas, or channa as they’re called in India, are fantastic in curries. Although it’s straightforward to make, channa masala is packed with flavour.

Add onions and garlic to an oiled pan with cumin, turmeric, coriander, and a pinch of chilli powder.

Once the onions are browned, add the chickpeas and a few tablespoons of water. Simmer for 15 minutes before seasoning with salt and lemon juice and you have yourself a delicious chickpea curry.

Quinoa & chickpea salad

Packed full of protein, thi salad is simple, quick to make, incredibly versatile and works perfectly as an impressive side dish or a speedy lunch in the sunshine.