Buffalo Chickpeas

Spicy, satisfying, and simple, Buffalo chickpeas are the perfect meal to serve your family when you need something on the table in five or ten minutes. Nothing could be easier or faster than this.

We love the easy button here. Life is too precious and time too valuable to spend hours each night in the kitchen, but family meals are so important! Working together to prep these meals on the weekend takes so much stress out of our busy weeknight dinners — everyone is happier. Especially me!

The concept is straightforward. Pull a bag from the freezer to the fridge when you go to bed at night, and the next night — that’s what’s for dinner. Whether you want something to throw in the crockpot after lunch or throw in the skillet as you walk in the door – we have recipes you’ll want to try in our Freezer Meals 101 Club! All of these recipes have been tested and approved.

If you want another vegetarian meal to try, you’ll also love our Hot Honey Chickpeas!

Buffalo Chickpeas Recipe

Ingredients

• 2x 19 oz. chickpeas 
• 1/2 cup onions, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp. cayenne 
• 1/2 tsp. cumin
• 2 tsp. paprika
• salt and pepper
• 7 oz. tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup cider vinegar
• 1/3 cup Frank’s red hot sauce

How to Make Buffalo Chickpeas

Assembly Instructions

1. Place all ingredients in a large resealable freezer bag.
2. Squish gently to combine.
3. Remove excess air. Seal and freeze.

Cooking Instructions

1. Simmer in a skillet until onion has softened slightly. 
2. Serve over quinoa or rice with a side of broccoli or other steamed vegetables.

What are chickpeas?

Also known as garbanzo beans, chickpeas are a type of bean (a legume) and come either dried or canned. They are light tan or white in color and commonly used in Mediterranean cooking. Whether roasted until crunchy for snacking, mashed for hummus, or fried in a skillet as a meat substitute (as in this recipe) chickpeas are a versatile protein to have on hand in your kitchen.

What is Buffalo Sauce?

Originating in Buffalo, New York, this sauce went from being a special wing sauce to being a staple seasoning to have on hand and enjoy in all kinds of dishes from dips to main dishes and more. Made from Frank’s red hot sauce and other ingredients, Buffalo sauce is a little spicy, a little tangy, and a lot yummy.

Buffalo Chickpeas Recipe Ideas

You wanna know what goes with Buffalo anything? Bleu Cheese. Drizzle this dish with blue cheese dressing or crumbled blue cheese (or both!) for the perfect compliment. Ranch is an acceptable substitute unless you live in Buffalo.

If you have lots of leftovers, consider roasting them in the oven at 250ºF until they get crunchy (about 30-35 minutes) and enjoy them as a snack! Warning — addicting snack in your future.

To increase the heat, just increase the cayenne pepper.

Make it a bowl with rice, avocado, tomatoes, and blue cheese.

Make it a wrap with romaine lettuce, chickpeas, avocado, tomatoes and dressing.

Use the buffalo chickpeas to add protein to a baked potato.

Toss the chickpeas on nachos in the oven. Whether warm or chilled as leftovers, use the chickpeas on a salad.

Make it a dip. Place the chickpeas in a blender and add olive oil, blending until smooth and creamy. Celery and carrot sticks are perfect for dipping!

Sandwiches are even a possibility here. Use pita, Naan, or sub buns and use the chickpeas as your protein with provolone, blue cheese crumbles, and sandwich toppings.

How do I store Buffalo Chickpeas?

You have choices! Once cooked, you can refrigerate or freeze the leftovers in airtight containers depending on whether you want to use them in three or four days or come back to them a couple months from now. Either way, I like to make up individual meals in containers for the peoples to take to work or school for lunch.

What to Serve with Buffalo Chickpeas?

You can’t go wrong with steamed or roasted broccoli. It’s a family favorite. Asparagus, Brussels sprouts, summer squash, or green beans also roast well and match nicely. Any of these veggies can be tossed in olive oil, salt, and pepper and roasted for ten to fifteen minutes at 400ºF while your main dish is cooking on the stovetop. A quick bagged green salad or a fruit salad is another option. You’ll enjoy this dish with warmed pita bread, Naan, or crusty French bread — any bread of choice!