Blitzed into a delicious hummus, roasted to crispy perfection, or scattered through a salad for a tender bite - it's no surprise chickpeas are such a popular ingredient in so many dishes.

To help you incorporate more chickpeas in your salad dishes, we've pulled together a selection of our favourite recipes.

These salads will be the star of your spring picnic or summer barbecue.

Hummus and pita chips are our go-to healthy snack.

Soaking dried legumes and pulses is an essential step for creating delicious dishes featuring chickpeas, lentils, and beans.

No animals were harmed in the making of these meals.

Cost-effective, tasty and healthy, chickpeas can be a brilliant addition to your dishes. Toss them through your salads for a nutritious way to bulk up the meal or incorporate them into your hearty curries and stews for comfort food at its finest. They're a great alternative to meat-based meals, too and make great vegetarian burger patties. Here, we've pulled together a selection of our easiest chickpea recipes for your inspiration.

Hummus and pita chips are our go-to healthy snack - they're tasty, quick to make at home and packed full of protein and fibre to keep you feeling full. It's the perfect afternoon treat for any day of the week but if you want to mix it up, here we've pulled together the best twists on your basic hummus dip. There's everything from a lovely sweet pumpkin dip to a spicy coriander and chilli variation. Just throw your ingredients together and process until smooth - you'll have you new favourite dip ready in less than 10 minutes. Too easy!

From hearty casseroles and curries to lasagne and pasta dishes, let us show you just how tasty eating meat-free can be. If you're following a vegan diet for ethical or health reasons, these dinner recipes are for you. They contain no animal products, but are all super delicious (and nutritious) and are guaranteed to fill you up and satisfy your cravings.

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Packed full of flavour and an easy way to get your five-a-day, plumping for a vegetarian curry for dinner tonight is a surefire way to make your tummy - and everyone else's - happy. And there's plenty to choose from: red tofu curry, Sri Lankan potato and pea curry, paneer and spinach curry... All are hearty, nourishing, and take no time at all to prepare. Still need convincing? Check out that vegetarian Thai yellow curry, bursting with delicate spices and vibrant colours. Too good to resist!

The mouth-watering aroma of a frying pan full of hot, healthy, sizzling fritters will bring everyone running to the table, and for good reason. Packed full of vegies and utterly satisfying, they can be enjoyed at any time of day, for any meal; serve with a tangy yoghurt dressing for lunch, a light salad for dinner, or outside in the sun with hot coffee for a treat-yourself Sunday breakfast. And the best part? They're ready to eat in no time at all.