These “Delicious” Canned Chickpeas Make the Best 2-Ingredient Dinners (and Lunches!)

Heydey, which can be found at Target, Whole Foods Market, Sprouts Farmers Market, and online at Amazon, launched its line of canned beans in fall of 2020, initially debuting with reimagined staples like chickpeas, black beans, and cannellini beans with a flavorful, saucy base. I’ve been a fan of the Heyday Coconut Curry Chickpeas ever since, always keeping several cans on hand to crack open when I need a quick lunch or dinner.

These fully cooked chickpeas are mixed with a creamy sauce incorporating ingredients like coconut milk, ginger, lemongrass, curry powder, and turmeric. It’s a shelf-stable curry with an aromatic flavor that packs a punch. They’re incredibly handy to keep stashed in the pantry during the colder months and can be enjoyed as is, over rice, or dressed up in so many other ways.

Just like many other curries, I love to pair these coconut curry chickpeas with rice. However, that simply serves as a base to enhance them even further. I often add sautéed vegetables such as broccoli, onions, and yellow peppers, with minced cilantro on top. Of course, they can also be served with flatbread like naan or paired with chicken and used to fill lettuce cups with your favorite sauce drizzled over top.

Buy: Heyday Coconut Curry Chickpeas, $3.50 (on sale!) for 15 ounces at Amazon

What canned staples are you buying on repeat this fall? Tell us about it in the comments below.