The Curious Chickpea • vegan food for everyone

This vegan chocolate chip banana nut bread is my ideal banana bread. It’s soft and tender and perfectly moist cake studded with chocolate chips, walnuts, and pepitas. The bittersweet chocolate breaks up the sweetness of the vegan banana bread, while walnuts and pepitas add a nutty tasting, textured counterpoint. All the mix-ins complement the banana …

These vegan Belgian waffles are my perfect waffle–light and fluffy inside, with a shatteringly crisp exterior, and deep craggy pockets to collect pools of maple syrup or whichever fruit compote I feel like putting on my waffles. They’re a touch sweet, and yummy enough to eat plain or with a dusting of powdered sugar. And …

These homemade vegan biscuits are incredibly fluffy and soft, with beautiful layers. They are such a treat to eat and easy to make! Biscuits are one of the easiest and quickest breads to make. And when made properly they’re tall and flaky, soft and buttery, and a real crowd pleaser! Making biscuits vegan is as …

This vegan baked gnocchi with arrabbiata is pure comfort food. It’s made with a homemade arrabbiata sauce and a homemade vegan mozzarella sauce. It’s best served bubbly hot, with enough for seconds! I love having gnocchi on hand, because it means satisfying, quick, and easy meals are a hop and a skip away. This baked …

These vegan creamy garlic noodles make a great side or main event. It’s a quick and easy dish to throw together, and you can fill out the meal by frying up a vegan sausage for protein and adding a side veggie. My favorites are side salads or roasted vegetables (like broccoli or sweet potato). I …

This homemade vegan naan is pillow soft and a must serve bread alongside steaming curries and spicy subzis. I love it topped generously with vegan butter and minced garlic for that restaurant-style garlic naan. I think everyone loves naan. What’s not to love?! It’s a soft, buttery bread. A perfect vehicle to eat Indian dishes …

This creamy vegan white bean and wild rice has the most luscious, rich texture. Seasoned with tarragon and thyme, it takes the best flavors of French cooking. This simple to make soup tastes even better the next day, so make sure to make enough for leftovers! White beans and wild rice make for a hearty …

If you love the rich savory flavor of caramelized onions and luscious soups, you’re going to need to serve up this delicious vegan french onion soup! It’s so incredibly flavorful thanks to a base of thoroughly caramelized onions. It is the perfect side to any French-inspired meal, and one that will satisfy your taste buds. …

Treat your dog with these yummy and wholesome homemade peanut butter pumpkin dog treats. It may be a bit extra to make your dog homemade biscuits, but they love fresh baked goods as much as the rest of us! Maybe you want to celebrate your pup, or perhaps you just enjoy baking and need a …

These Jamaican red beans and rice are so delicious. With buttery red kidney beans and creamy coconut rice it will always be a favorite in my household! Traditional preparations cook the beans from dry and prepare the coconut milk from scratch, but with a couple easy and pantry friendly substitutions you have a recipe that …

Jamaican jerk tempeh is one of my favorite preparations of tempeh and a beloved vegan twist on jerk. It’s delicious served as the main protein alongside other Caribbean dishes. Keep some jerk sauce in the freezer at all times and this is the perfect simple recipe to have on hand for last minute weeknight dinners. …