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10 Diet Recipes with Chickpeas & Kidney Beans

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If you are looking for simple, healthy and protein-packed meals, chickpeas and kidney beans are the perfect choice. They are versatile, filling and can be used in everything from salads to soups. Here are 10 diet-friendly recipes (5 with chickpeas + 5 with kidney beans) that you can easily make at home.

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Chickpea Recipes (5)

1. Chickpea Salad Bowl

Diet Recipes with Chickpeas & Kidney Beans
Fresh protein-rich chickpea salad for weight loss

Ingredients

  • 1 cup boiled chickpeas
  • 1 cucumber (chopped)
  • 1 tomato (chopped)
  • 1 onion (sliced)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Lemon juice, salt, pepper, chaat masala

How to Prepare

  1. Take boiled chickpeas in a bowl.
  2. Add cucumber, tomato, and onion.
  3. Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice.
  4. Sprinkle salt, pepper, and chaat masala.
  5. Toss well and serve fresh.

2. Chickpea Hummus with Veggie Sticks

Chickpea Hummus with Veggie Sticks Recipe
Creamy chickpea hummus served with fresh veggie sticks

Ingredients

  • 1 cup boiled chickpeas
  • 1 tbsp tahini (or peanut butter)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove
  • Lemon juice, salt

How to Prepare

  1. Blend chickpeas, tahini, garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice into a smooth paste.
  2. Add water if needed for creaminess.
  3. Serve with cucumber, carrot, or celery sticks.

3. Chickpea Soup

Healthy Chickpea Soup Recipe
Warm and nutritious chickpea soup

Ingredients

  • 1 cup boiled chickpeas
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 1 tomato (chopped)
  • 2 garlic cloves (crushed)
  • 2 cups vegetable stock
  • Black pepper, salt

How to Prepare

  1. Sauté onion, garlic, and tomato in a little olive oil.
  2. Add boiled chickpeas and vegetable stock.
  3. Let it simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Blend half the soup for a creamy texture, mix back.
  5. Season with salt and pepper, serve hot.

4. Chickpea Stir-Fry

Chickpea Stir-Fry Diet Recipe
Quick and easy chickpea stir-fry with vegetables

Ingredients

  • 1 cup boiled chickpeas
  • 1 onion (sliced)
  • 1 capsicum (sliced)
  • 1 tsp garlic (chopped)
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • Olive oil, salt, pepper

How to Prepare

  1. Heat olive oil in a pan.
  2. Add garlic and onion, stir-fry for 2 minutes.
  3. Add capsicum and cook until slightly soft.
  4. Add chickpeas, soy sauce, salt, and pepper.
  5. Stir well and serve warm.

5. Chickpea Chilla (Protein Pancake)

Chickpea Chilla Protein Pancake Recipe
High-protein chickpea pancake for breakfast

Ingredients

  • ½ cup besan (gram flour)
  • ½ cup boiled mashed chickpeas
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 1 green chili (chopped)
  • Coriander leaves, salt, chili powder

How to Prepare

  1. Mix besan, mashed chickpeas, onion, chili, coriander, and spices with water to make a smooth batter.
  2. Heat a non-stick pan and pour a ladle of batter.
  3. Spread like a pancake and cook both sides.
  4. Serve with mint chutney.

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Kidney Bean Recipes (5)

1. Rajma Quinoa Bowl

Rajma Quinoa Bowl Diet Recipe
Healthy kidney bean and quinoa bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 cup boiled kidney beans
  • ½ cup cooked quinoa (or brown rice)
  • ½ cup steamed broccoli & carrots
  • 1 tbsp Greek yogurt
  • Salt, cumin powder, paprika

How to Prepare

  1. Place quinoa in a bowl as the base.
  2. Add boiled kidney beans and steamed veggies.
  3. Top with yogurt and sprinkle cumin & paprika.
  4. Serve as a complete meal.

2. Rajma Tikki (Cutlets)

Rajma Tikki Healthy Snack Recipe
Crispy kidney bean tikkis for a diet-friendly snack

Ingredients

  • 1 cup boiled kidney beans
  • ½ cup oats powder
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 1 green chili
  • Cumin, salt, chili powder

How to Prepare

  1. Mash boiled kidney beans.
  2. Add oats powder, onion, chili, and spices.
  3. Shape into small cutlets.
  4. Shallow fry or air fry until golden.
  5. Serve with green chutney.

3. Rajma Salad Wrap

Rajma Salad Wrap Diet Recipe
Whole wheat wrap with kidney beans and vegetables

Ingredients

  • 1 whole wheat tortilla/roti
  • ½ cup boiled kidney beans
  • Lettuce leaves
  • Tomato, onion slices
  • 1 tbsp hummus or yogurt

How to Prepare

  1. Spread hummus/yogurt on tortilla.
  2. Add lettuce, tomato, onion, and kidney beans.
  3. Roll tightly into a wrap.
  4. Cut in half and enjoy.

4. Rajma Vegetable Soup

Kidney Bean Vegetable Soup Recipe
Warm and light rajma soup for dinner

Ingredients

  • 1 cup boiled kidney beans
  • 1 carrot (chopped)
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 cups vegetable stock
  • Salt & pepper

How to Prepare

  1. Heat olive oil in a pan, sauté garlic, onion, and carrot.
  2. Add kidney beans and vegetable stock.
  3. Simmer for 10–12 minutes.
  4. Blend half the soup for a thick texture.
  5. Season and serve hot.

5. Low-Oil Rajma Curry

Low-Oil Rajma Curry Diet Recipe
Healthy kidney bean curry with minimal oil

Ingredients

  • 1 cup boiled kidney beans
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 1 tomato (pureed)
  • 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
  • Spices: turmeric, cumin, coriander, garam masala
  • 1 tsp olive oil

How to Prepare

  1. Heat oil in a pan, sauté onion until golden.
  2. Add ginger-garlic paste and tomato puree.
  3. Add turmeric, cumin, coriander, and garam masala.
  4. Add kidney beans with little water, simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Serve hot with brown rice or roti.

Final Words

These 10 diet recipes made with chickpeas and kidney beans are easy to make, rich in protein and perfect for weight loss or clean eating. From quick salads and soups to healthy wraps and curries, you can enjoy variety every day without any guilt.

Disclaimer: This blog on 10 Diet Recipes with Chickpeas & Kidney Beans is for informational purposes only. Recipes are based on general healthy eating practices and may not suit everyone’s dietary needs.