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3-Bean Salad

Vibrant, refreshing three-bean salad is a no-cook mix of green, wax and kidney beans, all tossed in a tangy sweet-and-sour dressing. This potluck crowd-pleaser pairs well with just about any main course.

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Chickpea and Potato Curry

Get a whole new perspective on the underappreciated chickpea with this spicy chickpea and potato curry in a tangy tomato sauce. It’s creamy, filling and heady, with wonderful aromas.

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Spicy Lentil & Chickpea Stew

This recipe came to me from a friend who had worked at a health food store. I changed a few things until I found a version that my family loved. My son doesn't like things too spicy, so I make the stew milder for him and add a sprinkle of extra spice in mine. My husband, who farms, works outdoors for long hours at a time and finds this soup hearty enough to keep him satisfied. —Melanie MacFarlane, Bedeque, Prince Edward Island

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California Quinoa

I’m always changing this salad up. Here I used tomato, zucchini and olives for a Greek-inspired salad. Try adding a few more favorite fresh veggies you know your family will love. —Elizabeth Lubin, Huntington Beach, California

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Grilled Peach, Rice & Arugula Salad

This hearty salad was created when I needed to clear out some leftovers from the fridge—and it became an instant hit! The grilled peaches are the ultimate "tastes like summer" salad booster. —Lauren Wyler, Dripping Springs, Texas

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Antipasto Platter

A bold and effortless mix of savory meats, tangy cheese and crisp vegetables, this antipasto platter is the ultimate go-to for an easy and crowd-pleasing appetizer.

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Zesty Garbanzo Sausage Soup

Even the busiest home cooks will have time to prepare this Cajun-inspired soup. If your family prefers spicier flavors, use medium salsa instead of mild.

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Chickpea ‘n’ Red Onion Burgers

When chilly days arrive and we retire the grill to the garage, I bake a batch of chickpea veggie burgers. Even die-hard meat eaters can't resist them. —Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia

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Cauliflower & Tofu Curry

Cauliflower, garbanzo beans and tofu are each subtle on their own, but together they make an awesome base for curry. We have this recipe weekly because one of us is always craving it. —Patrick McGilvray, Cincinnati, Ohio

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Moroccan Pot Roast

My husband loves meat and I love veggies, so we're both happy with this spicy twist on beefy pot roast. With garbanzo beans, eggplant, honey and mint, it's like something you'd eat at a Marrakesh bazaar. —Catherine Dempsey, Clifton Park, New York

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Mediterranean Chickpeas

Add this to your meatless Monday lineup. It's great with feta cheese on top. —Elaine Ober, Brookline, Massachusetts

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Pesto Penne Pasta

Once you master pesto, there are so many things you can do with it, like make this pesto penne pasta.

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Eggplant Curry

An easy vegetarian eggplant curry is perfect for your busy Meatless Monday or any time you have the itch for takeout.

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Pressure-Cooker Lemon Chicken Pasta

I was recently prepping for a big race in the mountains of Lake Tahoe area. Normally, to perform at your best, you'd want to eat a lot of carbs and some protein the day before a race. It inspired me to make this very special creamy pasta dish with chicken, mushrooms, artichokes, capers and lemons.