Have a can of chickpeas in your cupboards? Registered dietitian Shannon Crocker joined us on Morning Live to share three simple recipes to make with chickpeas.

Smashed Chickpeas

Try smashed chickpeas when you need a quick satisfying lunch to stay energized on a busy day. Tasty spooned into sweet peppers, lettuce wraps or as a plant-based alternative to tuna salad in a sandwich.

Ingredients

• 1 can (540mL/19oz) of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp canola oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice 
• 2 tbsp chopped pickles
• ¼ cup chopped celery 
• 1 green onion, cut into small rounds
• Salt and pepper to taste 

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, smash the chickpeas with a potato masher or fork, leaving some larger chickpea pieces.
2. Add in the Greek yogurt, canola oil, lemon juice, pickles, celery, and green onion. 
3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Switch it up: Try olives instead of pickles or other veggies like diced carrot or red pepper in place of the celery.

Marinated Chickpeas

Chickpeas are a versatile meal-starter and super tasty marinated. They’re filled with fibre and protein, so they boost meal satisfaction. Use marinated chickpeas in salads, spicy noodle dishes or power bowls.

Ingredients

• ¼ cup canola oil
• 2 small cloves of garlic, minced
• 3 tbsp light soy sauce
• 2 tbsp unseasoned rice vinegar or cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
• Pinch of chili flakes
• 1 can (540mL/19oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed 

Directions

1. In a small jar or bowl, whisk canola oil, garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil and chili flakes.
2. Add chickpeas to a glass container, pour marinade in and stir gently. Cover and refrigerate for at least a few hours, stirring at least once. Keeps for up to 3 days.

Classic Hummus 

This popular Middle Eastern dip can be used as an appetizer or snack served with pita chips, crackers or veggies. 

Ingredients

• 1 can (19 oz/540 mL) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 5 Tbsp canola oil (75 mL)
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (60 mL)
• 1 garlic clove, minced (1 )
• 1 tsp freshly ground pepper (5 mL)
• 1/2 tsp salt (2 mL)

Directions

1. In a food processor, add chickpeas, garlic and lemon juice.
2. Blend in canola oil, pepper and salt. Process until smooth. 
3. Place in a serving dish.