vegan chickpeas
substitute.

7 vegan substitutes for chickpeas — top pick Black Beans at 100% function match.

all substitutes on this page are vegan

top substitutes

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

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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

07

Lima Beans

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Starchier and buttery, mash for dips or falafel

pitfalls to avoid

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Edamame: Edamame is firmer and snappier than chickpeas

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