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Healthy Chickpea Recipes Under 500 Calories

Eating lighter doesn't mean boring. Each chickpea recipe here — from Silky Vegan Roasted Pumpkin Mousse with Maple-Coconut Cream, Candied Pecans & Ginger-Almond Crumble to Chickpea Socca Pancakes with Wilted Spinach, Lemon Zest & Herb Yogurt — comes in under 500 calories per serving with the macros to prove it.

24 recipes in this collection

Silky Vegan Roasted Pumpkin Mousse with Maple-Coconut Cream, Candied Pecans & Ginger-Almond Crumble

Silky Vegan Roasted Pumpkin Mousse with Maple-Coconut Cream, Candied Pecans & Ginger-Almond Crumble

180 min497 cal
Lemon-Garlic Seared Chicken with Chickpea-Pesto & Wilted Spinach (Quick High-Protein Dinner)

Lemon-Garlic Seared Chicken with Chickpea-Pesto & Wilted Spinach (Quick High-Protein Dinner)

30 min497 cal
Mediterranean Chickpea Mash Crostini (Quick Snack)

Mediterranean Chickpea Mash Crostini (Quick Snack)

20 min351 cal
Green Pea & Mint Savory Chickpea Pancakes with Poached Egg & Lemon Yogurt

Green Pea & Mint Savory Chickpea Pancakes with Poached Egg & Lemon Yogurt

30 min332 cal
Savory Chickpea-Flour Pancakes with Poached Spring Egg, Arugula & Dill

Savory Chickpea-Flour Pancakes with Poached Spring Egg, Arugula & Dill

22 min292 cal
Cold Chickpea, Roasted Beet & Citrus Fennel Bowl with Tarragon Yogurt

Cold Chickpea, Roasted Beet & Citrus Fennel Bowl with Tarragon Yogurt

18 min390 cal
Warm Mediterranean Chickpea, Fennel & Couscous Salad with Preserved Lemon

Warm Mediterranean Chickpea, Fennel & Couscous Salad with Preserved Lemon

20 min218 cal
Spiced Chickpea & Sweet Potato Hash with Cilantro-Coconut Drizzle

Spiced Chickpea & Sweet Potato Hash with Cilantro-Coconut Drizzle

50 min446 cal
Tuscan Lemon-Rosemary Chickpea Bruschetta on Gluten-Free Ciabatta

Tuscan Lemon-Rosemary Chickpea Bruschetta on Gluten-Free Ciabatta

25 min452 cal
Warm Lemon‑Tahini Chickpea & Spinach Stew over Herbed Quinoa (Mediterranean Winter Bowl)

Warm Lemon‑Tahini Chickpea & Spinach Stew over Herbed Quinoa (Mediterranean Winter Bowl)

25 min304 cal
Middle Eastern–Spiced Chickpea Smash on Toast with Quick‑Pickled Radish & Parsley

Middle Eastern–Spiced Chickpea Smash on Toast with Quick‑Pickled Radish & Parsley

25 min405 cal
Charred Radish & Lemon Chickpea Smash on Rustic Toast with Pea Shoots

Charred Radish & Lemon Chickpea Smash on Rustic Toast with Pea Shoots

25 min460 cal
Chickpea Socca Pancakes with Wilted Spinach, Lemon Zest & Herb Yogurt

Chickpea Socca Pancakes with Wilted Spinach, Lemon Zest & Herb Yogurt

100 min469 cal
Crispy Chickpea & New-Potato Fritters with Lemon‑Mint Yogurt & Pea Shoots

Crispy Chickpea & New-Potato Fritters with Lemon‑Mint Yogurt & Pea Shoots

45 min479 cal
Chickpea & Spinach Curry with Brown Rice

Chickpea & Spinach Curry with Brown Rice

30 min364 cal
Lemon Quinoa & Chickpea Salad with Feta

Lemon Quinoa & Chickpea Salad with Feta

35 min444 cal
Quinoa, Roasted Vegetable & Chickpea Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing

Quinoa, Roasted Vegetable & Chickpea Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing

55 min382 cal
Mediterranean Tuna & Chickpea Salad with Cucumber, Cherry Tomatoes & Olives

Mediterranean Tuna & Chickpea Salad with Cucumber, Cherry Tomatoes & Olives

20 min400 cal
Bright Dill Chickpea Salad Sandwich on Whole-Grain

Bright Dill Chickpea Salad Sandwich on Whole-Grain

15 min396 cal
Mediterranean Tuna Salad (Nut-Free)

Mediterranean Tuna Salad (Nut-Free)

10 min211 cal
Quinoa & Chickpea Salad with Roasted Vegetables and Feta

Quinoa & Chickpea Salad with Roasted Vegetables and Feta

25 min450 cal
Moroccan Vegetable Stew with Seared Tempeh and Millet

Moroccan Vegetable Stew with Seared Tempeh and Millet

45 min450 cal
Eggplant & Chickpea Tagine with Couscous

Eggplant & Chickpea Tagine with Couscous

45 min350 cal
Moroccan Chickpea & Apricot Tagine with Couscous

Moroccan Chickpea & Apricot Tagine with Couscous

45 min420 cal

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