chickpeas substitutes

10 substitutes · avg score 8.7 · Round, tan legume also called garbanzo beans, with a nutty flavor and firm texture. Base for hummus, falafel, stews, salads, and roasted snacks.

quick swaps (averaged across uses)

01

Black Beans

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Softer, earthier; works in stews and salads

02

Kidney Beans

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Firmer, larger; good in curries and bowls

03

Lentils

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Smaller, cook faster; similar nutrition profile

04

Tofu

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Cube firm tofu; plant protein swap in curries

05

Pinto Beans

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Creamier and softer; mashes easily for dips, holds shape in salads and grain bowls

06

Edamame

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Use shelled, firmer texture; green color differs

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