: an Asian herb (Cicer arietinum) of the legume family cultivated for its short pods with one or two seeds
also
: its seed
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There are extra-healthy twists on standard breakfast fare, such as buckwheat or chickpea pancakes and mung bean porridge, as well as savory dishes like hummus toast with sunflower seed cheese, radish salad, and pomegranate.
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Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
In this dish the chickpeas are blended with a pumpkin stew and topped with crunchy plantain.
—Marc Williams, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Sep. 2025
Beans, chickpeas, peas, lentils, etc.
—Anthea Levi, Health, 26 Sep. 2025
Both white beans and chickpeas have neutral flavors that meld well with oats, and mashing them up beforehand will make their texture almost unnoticeable.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 25 Sep. 2025
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Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
In this dish the chickpeas are blended with a pumpkin stew and topped with crunchy plantain.
—Marc Williams, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Sep. 2025
Beans, chickpeas, peas, lentils, etc.
—Anthea Levi, Health, 26 Sep. 2025
Both white beans and chickpeas have neutral flavors that meld well with oats, and mashing them up beforehand will make their texture almost unnoticeable.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 25 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for chickpea
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“Chickpea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chickpea. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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chickpea
noun
chick·pea
ˈchik-ˌpē 
: an Asian herb of the legume family cultivated for its short pods with one or two edible seeds
also
: its seed
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