18 Chickpea Recipes That Go WAY Beyond Hummus

When chickpeas first come to mind, you might think of your favorite food-truck falafel or vegan Moroccan curry, but most likely the first thing you crave is hummus. News flash… chickpeas are SO much more than hummus! By now you may have dabbled with a chickpea dessert or two, and even embraced pulses recipes to add more nutrition to your diet, but you can still branch out even further. The following unique chickpea recipes include everything from faux Scotch eggs to a surprisingly simple chickpea “meatloaf.” Put down your pita chips and take notes, because these 18 chickpea recipes will be gracing your table before you know it.

1. Avocado Toast With Smashed Chickpeas and Pepper Relish: Avocado toast is probably your go-to for a quick lunch, but at this point, it’s getting a bit boring. Spice it up by topping your toast with smashed chickpeas, pepper relish and a sprinkle of chili flakes if you like it hot. (via Chili Pepper Madness)

2. Fudgey Chocolate Chickpea Brownies: You may have tried (or a least thought about trying) black bean brownies, but have you experienced the bliss that is a chickpea brownie? They’re sweet, chocolatey and fudgey, just like your favorite boxed brownie that’s full of additives. Avoid those and reach for these when you’re craving something sweet. (via Reaching for Greens)

3. Chickpea and Chorizo Shakshuka: Whether you decide to eat this for breakfast, lunch or dinner, you’re in for a comforting and filling meal that *may* just become your new fave. The best part is that it only dirties one pan, so you can spend more time enjoying your hard work and less time on cleanup. Serve with a crusty slice of bread to soak up all of those delicious flavors. (via Drizzle and Dip)

4. Chickpea, Sweet Potato and Avocado Freezer Wraps: You’re a busy gal, and that means quick lunches are an absolute must. Make a huge batch of these healthy wraps on a Sunday, and you’ll have a fast and nutritious lunch every day of the week. You can also freeze them to keep for even longer. (via The Girl on Bloor)

5. Classic Chickpea “Egg” Salad Sandwiches: If you’re new to veganism, there may be some non-vegan dishes you still crave on the reg. If egg salad is one of them, worry no more. This chickpea version is totally vegan, and scarily similar to the original. (via I Love Vegan)

6. Panelle: Italian Chickpea and Veggie Fritters: With so many allergies and dietary restrictions out there, it can be difficult when planning recipes for a dinner party. These fritters are vegan, gluten-free and soy, nut and egg free, making them a great choice to serve to almost anyone. Did we mention they’re also totally delicious and easy? (via Coley Cooks)

7. Spicy Garlic Oven-Roasted Chickpeas: Sure, popcorn is great, but sometimes we need to switch up our movie-viewing snack of choice. These crispy and spicy roasted chickpeas are great for munching during a Netflix binge or as a homemade party nibble. No judgment if you decide to take a bag of them to the theater. (via Yuri Elkaim)

8. Chickpea Gyro Bowl: This deconstructed version of a vegetarian gyro is both incredibly tasty and *way* easier to eat than the classic sandwich. Top with a drizzle of creamy dill-spiced yogurt sauce for an authentic flavor. (via Emma’s Little Kitchen)

9. Healthy Peanut Butter and Jelly Blondies: Nothing about these blondies looks or tastes healthy. The chickpeas are totally undetectable, so all you taste is creamy peanuts and tart fruit. These gooey bars will be a favorite of adults and children alike. (via Desserts With Benefits)

10. Quinoa, Cauliflower and Chickpea Vegetarian Meatballs With Tahini Sauce: Don’t let your meatless Monday become monotonous. These vegetarian meatballs have a texture comparable to the real thing, but with even more flavor. Serve these on top of a big salad for a complete meal. (via Ahead of Thyme)

11. Seasoned Chickpea Taco Salad With Avocado Ranch Dressing: Just when you think you have nothing to make for dinner, this recipe proves you wrong. It’s made with ingredients that you probably keep on hand, and is way better for you than takeout. Heads up — you should probably make extra dressing, because you’ll want to put it on everything. (via She Likes Food)

12. Smashed Chickpea, Avocado and Quinoa Lettuce Wraps: Eating healthy doesn’t have to be boring or expensive. These lettuce wraps are full of zesty flavor and they’re affordable to make, whether you’re serving one or 20. (via Simply Quinoa)

13. Spanish Chickpea and Spinach Stew: You could serve this thick and rich stew over rice or pasta, or simply enjoy it as is. However you choose to eat it, you’ll probably want a nap after polishing off this comforting meal. (via Lazy Cat Kitchen)

14. Tamarind Roasted Chickpea Tacos With Apple and Cabbage Slaw: Gone are the days when tacos meant you were having ground beef, cheddar and pico de gallo. Now tacos can be filled with whatever ingredients you want, from any country you desire. These vegetarian tacos are a fusion of different cuisines with a fresh and crunchy bite from apple and cabbage. (via Craving Amsterdam)

15. Tandoori Chickpea Stuffed Sweet Potatoes With Tahini Lime Drizzle: Whoever said vegan meals can’t be filling obviously never ate these stuffed sweet potatoes. They’re simple, hearty and make great leftovers. You can even repurpose extra spiced chickpeas for a salad topping or midnight snack. (via The Full Helping)

16. Tropical Chickpea Salad: Caribbean flavors light up this flavor-packed salad. Mango, pineapple, cayenne and lime are just a few of the tasty ingredients in the winning combo. Not to mention the fact that it only takes five minutes to come together. (via Averie Cooks)

17. Chickpea Veggie Loaf: This isn’t the meatloaf you grew up eating — it’s so much more. It has all of the draws of classic meatloaf, like the dense texture and yummy flavor, but without all of the fat and horrible cleanup. Present this to your family with mashed potatoes and green beans and they won’t know the meat is missing. (via Vegan Richa)

18. Vegetarian Scotch Eggs: Ovo-lacto vegetarians, rejoice! The once off-limits Scotch egg is now completely attainable for those who don’t eat meat. The chickpea mixture stays true to the sausage flavor and has a very similar texture. Plus, you don’t have to fry them for as long since you’re not cooking raw meat, so your egg yolk can stay nice and runny. (via The Swirling Spoon)

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You're always on a mission to have the best lunch, no matter what day of the week it is. Fancy sandwich recipes can keep you going for a while, but sometimes you want something completely different... and a little more satisfying. If you find yourself getting bored of the same old lunches day in and day out, these high-protein wraps will spice things up without making you feel totally bleh!

These high-protein wraps are delicious, easy to prep, and so protein-packed. That's a win-win-win in our book! Keep reading for a roundup of some of the best healthy mid-day meals that you can make for a quick lunch or dinner. Skipped breakfast? We've also got a few egg-centric wraps to get you through the day.

Have fun getting creative with these easy high-protein wraps and recipes!

High-Protein Wraps From Brit + Co

Brittany Griffin

Keto Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Whether you're chowing down on these wraps for a snack or a full meal, they'll hold a deliciously bright flavor that's super refreshing for a food break. (via Anna Monette Roberts forBrit + Co)

Chef Bai

Vegan Lettuce Wraps

Originally developed by Chef Bai, these vegan lettuce wraps have all the ingredients you need to feel your best. (via Chef Bai for Brit + Co)

Brit + Co

Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Bulked up with plenty of flavorful chicken, these lettuce wraps are far from those lousy, low-protein recipes. (via Brit + Co)

High-Protein Wraps With Chicken

Half Baked Harvest

Greek Goddess Chicken Wraps

Roasted chicken, avocado, olives, cucumbers make this wrap an easy and delicious combo. Pair it with pita and go lighter on the carbs with lettuce. Either way, you'll find these will be your go-to lunch or dinner wrap year-round! (via Half Baked Harvest)

Half Baked Harvest

Buffalo Chicken + Avocado BLT Wrap

The secret ingredient here? Potato chips for extra crunch. (via Half Baked Harvest)

Cilantro Parsley

Teriyaki Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Your classic chicken teriyaki in a healthy lettuce wrap will keep your energy up, post-lunch. (via Cilantro Parsley)

Whole Foods

Coconut Curry Wrap

These high-protein wraps host a flavorful kick of spices, perfectly paired with a little apple crunch. (via Whole Foods)

Spices in my DNA

Mexican Chicken Quinoa Salad Wraps

Quinoa + beans + chicken = the high-protein trifecta. You won't find yourself reaching for a snack a few hours later, because this Mexican wrap will fill you up – and then some. (viaSpices in my DNA)

Cooking Classy

Greek Grilled Chicken + Hummus Wrap

This wrap is everything you love from your go-to Greek lunch spot. Did someone say CAVA dupe?! You have tons of veggies and olives, tangy feta cheese and chicken and hummus (both of which are full of protein) in these high-protein wraps. (via Cooking Classy)

The Cozy Apron

Grilled Lemon Chicken Flatbread Wraps with Spicy Garlic Sauce

Take your leftover grilled chicken from dinner the night before, squeeze a lil' lemon on it, and whip up this wrap for lunch. Just add the homemade spicy garlic sauce to these high-protein wraps, and you have a whole new meal in your hands! (via The Cozy Apron)

Tastes Better From Scratch

Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Wraps

Take your lunch outside and enjoy it in the sunshine for once! When you get back to work after lunch, you’ll be reenergized from your Hawaiian-influences high-protein wraps, and your 30 minutes of vitamin D. (via Tastes Better From Scratch)

Tara’s Multicultural Table

Grilled Chicken Naan Wraps with Roasted Red Pepper Tahini Sauce

Playing around with different high-protein wraps is a fun way to switch up your mealtime routine. This grilled chicken wrap is housed in Indian naan bread and drizzled with a nutty red pepper tahini sauce. Dreamy! (via Tara’s Multicultural Table)

Tried and Tasty

Chicken, Spinach & Cream Cheese Tortilla Wrap

You’ll feel like Popeye when you eat this chicken spinach wrap for lunch! Not only are these high-protein wraps filled with fresh spinach, they're also all wrapped up in a yummy spinach tortilla. (via Tried and Tasty)

Taste & Tell

California Chicken Club Wrap

Turn your favorite sandwich order into a portable feast! These chicken club high-protein wraps have a double-dose of protein from the bacon and chicken, and will keep you full until your work day is over. The recipe even incorporates fruit for a varied taste and texture. (viaTaste & Tell)

Feel Good Foodie

Grilled Chicken + Broccoli Wraps

Tender chicken and broccoli are seasoned to perfection with a cheesy filling in these high-protein wraps. This recipe is the best mix of delicious and healthy! (via Feel Good Foodie)

Skinny Ms.

Chicken Caesar Wrap

You’re going to love this Caesar salad-inspired wrap. It has strips of tender chicken breast and a zesty homemade Caesar dressing made with protein-rich Greek yogurt. Get ready to make your salad-loving coworkers jeal-ous! (via Skinny Ms.)

The Real Food Dietitians

BLT Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps

Upgrade your classic BLT with tender chicken chunks, creamy avocado oil mayo, red onion, fresh chives and avocado for a healthy and hearty lunch or dinner. Yum! (via The Real Food Dietitians)

Salt & Lavender

Waldorf Chicken Salad Wrap

Apples and walnuts gives these high-protein wraps a delightful crunch. The protein-packed chicken salad included can be made in a big batch at the start of the week for an easy and healthy meal prep option! (via Salt & Lavender)

The Girl on Bloor

Kale Chicken Caesar Wrap

This Chicken Caesar wrap is a lot healthier since it uses a lighter homemade Caesar dressing, chicken breast, multigrain wraps and kale (which is full of good nutrients). (via The Girl on Bloor)

High-Protein Wraps With Egg

Feel Good Foodie

Mediterranean Egg Wrap

This versatile wrap is perfect for breakfast or lunch, and will keep you satisfied through whatever the work day brings. Dress it up with veggies and cheese for added taste. (via Feel Good Foodie)

A Spicy Perspective

Keto Breakfast Egg Wrap

This low-carb wrap is stuffed with chicken sausage, avocado, and jalapeño cream cheese for a heavenly breakfast bite. (via A Spicy Perspective)

A Spicy Perspective

Keto Egg Roll Wrap

These warm wraps are inspired by your favorite egg rolls – yum! They're keto-friendly and especially high in protein, thanks to the eggs and meat. You'll want to eat one every single day. (via A Spicy Perspective)

High-Protein Wraps With Beef + Pork

Forks & Foliage

Beef + Lamb Shawarma Wrap

This Lebanese street food makes for a perfect lemony, garlicky savory lunch. Marinated beef and Greek yogurt give this recipe a boost of protein! (viaForks & Foliage)

Averie Cooks

Spicy Pork Lettuce Wraps

These spicy pork wraps are so easy to make and ready in less than 20 minutes. Here's your high protein, gluten-free dinner to add to your dinner rotation! (via Averie Cooks)

The Endless Meal

Carnitas Tacos Lettuce Wrap

Crunchy, juicy, and delicious taco flavors swarm every bite of this lettuce wrap. Choose to wrap in lettuce or a tortilla, depending on your mood. (via The Endless Meal)

The Endless Meal

Steak Lettuce Wrap

Prefer to keep it light with lettuce wraps? You'll never miss a thing with this savory, steak-centered recipe. (via The Endless Meal)

Mission Foods

Cuban Press

Panini-fy this wrap for a warm protein-packed lunch! (via Mission Foods)

Maebells

Loaded Philly Cheese Steak Wraps

A good Philly cheese steak can be hard to find. Skip the search and make your own version into a portable wrap that’s totally desk-appropriate. (via Maebells)

Salt & Lavender

Healthy Ham Wrap

Customize these high-protein wraps with your favorite veggies (or just any ingredients you have lying around), and you can have a healthy lunch on the table in just 10 minutes! (via Salt & Lavender)

Emily Bites

Black + Blue Steak Wraps

It doesn’t get much more protein-filled than a steak wrap! Your work buddies will be begging for a taste of this steakhouse-style lunch at the office. (via Emily Bites)

High-Protein Wraps With Seafood

Kathryn's Kitchen

Cilantro Lime Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

These fresh and tasty Shrimp Lettuce Wraps are full of flavor with lime, garlic and cilantro, plus a little guac and salsa! (via Kathryn's Kitchen)

The Healthy Foodie

Tuna Wrap

Walnuts, raisins, and capers give these tuna high-protein wraps a sweet n' salty vibe. If you don’t like mayo, try using Greek yogurt as your tuna salad binder instead, for added protein. (via The Healthy Foodie)

Goodie Godmother

Spicy Tuna Wraps

Give your usual tuna salad a little zest by adding a squirt of Sriracha to the mix! Spread it on a whole wheat tortilla with some fresh veggies and you’re good to go! You could also get fancy with your high-protein wraps and use rice paper rolls with this recipe. (via Goodie Godmother)

Whole And Heavenly Oven

Hot Honey Salmon Wrap

Here's a hot tip: add hot honey-glazed salmon, avocado, and a creamy scallion slaw for an instant lunch upgrade! (via Whole And Heavenly Oven)

High-Protein Wraps With Veggies

Veggie Primer

Easy Black Bean Wrap

Making sure you have enough protein is important, especially if you're a vegan eater. Black beans are a great plant-based source of protein, and go perfectly in this lunchtime wrap. (via Veggie Primer)

Food Faith Fitness

Vegan Grilled Sweet Potato + Mint-Tahini Cauliflower Rice Wraps

These vegan wraps are a light and healthy lunch option that won’t put you in a total food coma for the afternoon. Prep them on Sunday, and you can have a healthy lunch every day of the week. (viaFood Faith Fitness)

Live Eat Learn

Portobello Mushroom Gyro

Seasoned with Mediterranean spices, these high-protein wraps are satisfyingly drizzled with a creamy tzatziki saucethat brings the protein. (via Live Eat Learn)

Two Spoons

Green Goddess Wrap

Mashed avocado, arugula, purple cabbage, edamame, and zucchini all wrapped in a warm wholegrain wrap will treat your body so good. (viaTwo Spoons)

Foodiecrush

Hummus Veggie Wrap

Homemade spicy hummus serves as the main protein source for this vegetarian lunch wrap. It’s packed with cucumbers, tomatoes, sprouts, spinach and avocado. Even though there’s no meat, you’ll be full and focused for the rest of the work day! (via Foodiecrush)

Culinary Hill

Ultimate Veggie Wrap

With herbed cream cheese and Havarti cheese, this fresh veggie wrap is anything but boring. (via Culinary Hill)

Cilantro & Parsley

Vegan Tofu Wrap

Vegan Caesar dressing, flour tortillas, baked tofu, and pico de gallo make for some easy and flavorful high-protein wraps in you're eating plant-based. (via Cilantro & Parsley)

Veggie Primer

Vegan BBQ Tempeh Coleslaw Wrap

Even meat-eaters will be drawn to this easy, healthy, and plant-based wrap recipe. The coleslaw is wrapped up inside these high-protein wraps, so all you need is a side of sweet potato wedges to complete your meal. (via Veggie Primer)

Live Eat Learn

Chard Sandwich Wrap

Filled with a chickpea tuna salad, these high-protein wraps provide a crunchier and more filling alternative to butter lettuce. (via Live Eat Learn)

Rachel Mansfield

Spinach And Feta Wrap

Inspired by the Starbucks spinach feta wrap, this version is packed with protein and veggies for the ultimate grab-and-go breakfast or lunch. (via Rachel Mansfield)

Bonus Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Wrap ​from Half Baked Harvest!

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As a bonus, we're throwing in one of our favorite easy and healthy wrap recipes that pushed all the right buttons on flavor. You'll combine shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, herbs, lettuce, and a little cheddar cheese, fold them up in wraps, then pan-fry until warm and crispy!

These easy wraps, made by Half Baked Harvest, come together in mere minutes. They're crunchy on the outside, cheesy on the inside. Serve with the deliciously creamy jalapeño lime ranch and additional buffalo sauce! These healthy wraps are great for both lunch and dinner, but equally fun for a game night, too!

First things first: start with the buffalo chicken. Shred up a couple of chicken breasts and toss them with homemade buffalo sauce, Greek yogurt (for creaminess), and fresh herbs. Most buffalo chicken fillings are made with cream cheese, but you can swap in yogurt for a healthier choice.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
  • 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 1/3 cup buffalo sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 4 large (burrito size) whole wheat or gluten-free tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
  • 1-2 jalapeños or poblano peppers, chopped
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
  • Olive oil, for cooking

Ingredients for jalapeño ranch:

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 cup pickled jalapeños chopped + 2 tablespoons brine
  • Juice from 1 lime
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

To assemble:

Make a cut down the center of your tortillas, then add the chicken to one corner, and the greens to another corner, and finally the cheese to another. Fold it all up, then pan-fry. So you've got...

  • One-quarter of buffalo chicken
  • Another quarter wrap of greens n' things
  • A quarter full of ranch
  • And finally a quarter full of cheese
  • Fold it all up into one triangle

Instructions:

  1. In a bowl, combine the chicken, yogurt, buffalo sauce, chives, parsley, and dill.
  2. To make the ranch. Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
  3. To assemble, cut down from the center of the tortilla to the edge. Spread the chicken in the bottom left corner, then add a handful of the lettuce, jalapeño/poblano pepper, and green onions on the top left corner. Spread the ranch on the top right corner, and the cheese on the bottom right corner. Fold the buffalo chicken over the lettuce. Then, working clock-wise, folding that quarter over the ranch. And finally, fold that quarter over the cheese.
  4. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a skillet, add 1 wrap and cook 2-3 minutes per side until crisp and golden brown. Serve warm with extra buffalo sauce, ranch, and lettuce.

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When I was in high school, mornings were a battle. I'd hit the snooze button on my alarm more times than I care to admit, roll out of bed, rush to get ready, and hop on my bus before it left me stranded, often having to sacrifice breakfast in the process.

That's why Gilmore Girls continues to fascinate me, as well as countless fans around the globe. Somehow, Lorelai and Rory Gilmore, the mother-daughter pair who repeatedly claimed they weren't "morning people," managed to make it to Luke's Diner for breakfast before heading to work and school each day. How?!

Their jam-packed morning routines have been a topic of debate plaguing online fan forums for a while. For instance, people have long been wondering how the duo was able to accomplish so much before truly starting their days. After some digging into the timeline, here's what we found!

Here's our breakdown of whether or not Rory and Lorelai could have actually eaten at Luke's Diner every morning on Gilmore Girls...

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To begin answering this question, we have to return to Season 1, Episode 2 of Gilmore Girls. It follows Rory's first day at Chilton, and Lorelai plans to accompany her to school. So, she sets her alarm clock for 5:45 a.m. because she needs to pick up her dry cleaning that morning as well.

We later watched as Lorelai overslept, causing chaos to ensue when she had no appropriate clothes to wear to Chilton. But that's not the important detail here. Consider this: if we think it would've taken Lorelai a maximum of 30 minutes to visit the dry cleaners, then we can probably assume her normal wake-up time is around 6:15 a.m.

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Rory might get up at about the same time or a bit later. Either way, Lorelai would have around 35 minutes to get ready for her day before leaving and heading to Luke's at 6:50 a.m., usually with Rory in tow.

Fans know that Lorelai and Rory's home is located close to town, which is why they normally walk there. Luke's was around a 10-minute walk away, so if they were able to hit the pavement by 6:50 a.m., they'd arrive at 7:00 a.m.

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Finally, Rory had to take a bus ride to Chilton from Stars Hollow each morning before she began driving, which was approximately 40 minutes. If we assume that she got on the bus at 7:20 a.m., that would leave her and Lorelai with about 20 minutes of coffee-drinking and breakfast-eating time.

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But while this routine might technically be feasible, it still seems like a squeeze that wouldn't be realistic every single day. Not to mention, fans have pointed out how there seem to be other plot holes, such as how the sun is somehow always up when Lorelai and Rory are getting ready, no matter the season.

Additionally, Rory appears to have a decent amount of free time for socializing in general, despite being a straight-A student who's on the debate team, student council, yearbook, and the school paper at Chilton. As some Redditors noted, though, Gilmore Girls is (obviously) a TV show, and the more "boring" parts of Rory's day don't always make it on-screen.

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So, Rory likely reads during her commute to and from school, uses her lunch period or free periods to catch up on work, and arrives home from school earlier than Lorelai gets back from work, meaning she has more alone time to complete her homework. Additionally, viewers have seen Rory study late at night, have her nose buried in her books at Luke's before tests, and turn down some plans, such as with her first boyfriend, Dean, in favor of studying.

Regardless, the fact that it's always bright outside when Lorelai and Rory wake up is one plot hole we can't really explain.

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Going meatless on Mondays doesn’t mean you have to settle for the same boring salads or bland pastas. With the right recipes, you can enjoy hearty, flavor-packed meals that are just as satisfying as your favorite meat-based options! Whether you’re craving something cheesy, crispy, or full of bold spices, these meatless Monday recipes will keep you coming back for more.

Scroll on for 15 easy Meatless Monday recipes that’ll keep you full and satisfied!

Brittany Griffin

Big-Batch Pressure-Cooked Vegan Chili

This vegan chili is super hearty since it's loaded up with quinoa and three kinds of beans. Don't fret about the flavor, either – it gets its semi-spicy effect from chilis, chili powder, onion, cayenne, and salt! (via Anna Monette Roberts for Brit + Co)

Sarah Anderson

Carrot Hot Dogs

We bet you've never had hot dogs like this before! Crafted using carrots that are sautéed in maple syrup, coconut aminos, and water then briefly grilled for texture, they turn tender and oh-so flavorful. From there, you can top 'em with just about anything you want! (via Sarah Anderson for Brit + Co)

Sarah Bond

10-Minute Chickpea Salad

This quick chickpea salad would make a great lunch for your meatless Mondays. It requires zero cooking, yet still fills you up with protein from the chickpeas and zesty Greek yogurt dressing! (via Sarah Bond of Live Eat Learn for Brit + Co)

The Edgy Veg

Tater Totchos

You've heard of nachos, but what about totchos?! These loaded tater tots are both vegan- and vegetarian-friendly, but thankfully, they've still got plenty of cheese – vegan cheese, that is! (via The Edgy Veg)

Feel Good Foodie

Vegetarian Burrito Bowl

This veggie burrito bowl is basically the epitome of 'we have Chipotle at home.' It only takes 40 minutes to make, and you're sure to have plenty of leftovers if you're eating for one! (via Feel Good Foodie)

Vikalinka

Creamy Tomato & Spinach Tortelloni

For a cozy dinner at home, this creamy tortelloni will cure every single one of your cravings. It's veggie-packed, with tons of tomato and spinach to boot. (via Vikalinka)

Completely Delicious

Roasted Brussel Sprout & Gruyere Quiche

You can never go wrong with a simple quiche, especially when you toss in some seasonal veggies. This recipe works great for breakfast and dinner alike! (via Completely Delicious)

Kathryn's Kitchen

Jalapeño Popper Pizza

With the spicy notes of jalapeño poppers, this pizza also supplies lots of cheese for you to indulge in on meatless Mondays. (via Kathryn's Kitchen)

Munching with Mariyah

Vegan Sheet-Pan Fajitas

These vegan fajitas are perfect for your meatless Monday plans because they’re loaded with bold, smoky flavors, packed with nutritious veggies, and they come together effortlessly on one pan for easy clean-up! (via Munching with Mariyah)

The Real Food Dietitians

Greek Portobello Mushroom Vegetarian Gyros

Rivaling your favorite Greek takeout spot, these veggie-packed gyros still come complete with all the best toppings, including a super fresh tzatziki sauce! (via The Real Food Dietitians)

Averie Cooks

Chickpea & Kale Thai Coconut Curry

Hearty, packed with plant-based protein, and bursting with rich, comforting flavors, this Thai-inspired curry is ideal for chilly nights. Plus, it's made all in a one-pot! (via Averie Cooks)

The Girl on Bloor

Veggie Tofu Scramble

For breakfast, you've gotta give tofu scramble a try. It's just as protein-rich as scrambled eggs, but you can also load it up with veggies like red pepper, red onion, spinach, and mushrooms for added nutrients! (via The Girl on Bloor)

Takes Two Eggs

Gochujang Brussels Sprouts

This vegetarian side dish would work wonderfully with an Asian-inspired meal, whether it's a meatless Monday or not. Spicy, umami, and salty flavors take the forefront to make every bite so heavenly. (via Takes Two Eggs)

Vanilla and Bean

Cheesy Vegetarian Tofu Enchiladas

These baked-to-perfection tofu enchiladas will keep your Tex Mex cravings at bay with tons of spicy, smoky flavors and plenty of plant-based protein. (via Vanilla and Bean)

Cozy Cravings

Zucchini Lemon Risotto

This lemon risotto with zucchini is a dream. It's light yet creamy, plus, it's fairly simple to make if you're in a pinch for lunch or dinner. (via Cozy Cravings)

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There's something uniquely terrifying about a well-written scary story. There aren't jump scares or eerie soundtracks, just pure imagination twisting every sentence into something sinister.

So, if you believe some words on a page couldn't possibly make your skin crawl, think again. The best horror writers know how to get inside your head and stay there long after you've turned the last page.

Here are some of the scariest books of all time that aren't for the faint of heart. And fair warning: they might leave you sleeping with the lights on.

Scroll to see the scariest books of all time you can read right now...

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1. The Garden by Clare Beams

The Garden is equally haunting and thought-provoking, making it a standout in the world of pregnancy horror. Set in the 1940s, it follows Irene Willard, a woman who finally gets pregnant after suffering five miscarriages. So, she checks into a strange hospital run by a husband-and-wife duo promising to "rectify the maternal environment" and soon finds herself drawn to a mysterious garden on the property.

This book, published in 2024, explores unsettling themes of medical manipulation and how women have historically had their bodily autonomy taken from them.

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2. The Troop by Nick Cutter

If gore is your thing, The Troop will deliver. Released in 2014, the story starts as a wholesome camping trip that quickly morphs into survival horror. That's because an emaciated stranger washes up on the remote island where Scoutmaster Tim Riggs and his Boy Scout troop are staying.

The stranger is infected with a genetically engineered parasite, and as the infection spreads, the group must try to make it out alive. This novel is fast and disturbing: you've been warned.

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3. Revelator by Daryl Gregory

Revelator is a slow-burn horror tale that's steeped in Appalachian folklore. It starts in 1933, when a 9-year-old named Stella is left to be cared for by her grandmother, Motty, in Tennessee. Then, she discovers a dark family secret: an entity called the Ghostdaddy, which is her family's personal god.

Years later, Stella winds up going back home for her grandmother's funeral, only to find another child has taken her place as the family's chosen one.

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4. The House Across the Lake by Riley Sager

The House Across the Lake, published in 2022, follows actress Casey Fletcher, who retreats to her family's lakeside home in Vermont following a series of personal issues. She begins drinking and gazing through a pair of binoculars when she becomes fixated on a couple across the lake, Tom and Katherine Royce.

However, things take a turn when Katherine vanishes without a trace, and Casey starts to suspect that Tom is involved. This eerie book will play with your mind until the very end!

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5. Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

This 2020 book by Silvia Moreno-Garcia transports readers to a decaying mansion in the Mexican countryside, where debutante Noemí Taboada must unravel the truth behind her cousin's panicked letter for help. What she finds is a house full of secrets and a husband who's not what he seems.

The same year it came out, Mexican Gothic won the Readers' Favorite Horror award on Goodreads.

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6. Rebecca by Daphne de Maurier

Rebecca was released in 1938, but it remains a classic that proves horror doesn't always need blood to be terrifying. When a young woman marries a widower named Maxim de Winter, she's swept away to his estate. Then, she finds herself haunted by the memory of his late wife, Rebecca.

This gothic work has since been adapted for theater, film, TV, and radio, and even won the Anthony Award for Best Novel of the Century.

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7. The Shining by Stephen King

While The Shining is a well-known horror novel, we still needed to include it on this list. After all, it's become a cult classic for a reason. The book follows Jack Torrance, who takes a job as the winter caretaker of the Overlook Hotel and sees the opportunity as a fresh start for himself and his family. But the isolation and supernatural forces lurking within the hotel have other plans.

Jack starts spiraling into madness; meanwhile, his son Danny, who has psychic abilities, sees visions of what's to come. With its slow build and psychological torment, The Shining delivers on every level.

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8. Her Body and Other Parties by Carmen Maria Machado

Finally, if you'd rather indulge in some briefer horror tales, you need to read Her Body and Other Parties. Published in 2017, it's a collection of short stories that use horror to explore gender and bodily autonomy.

This work was a finalist for the National Book Award for Fiction and will be hard to put down, no matter how unsettled each tale makes you feel.

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Yellowstone fans couldn't get enough of all the romance and drama in Netflix's new show Ransom Canyon, starring Minka Kelly and Josh Duhamel. Despite its 55 percent Tomatometer on RT (which is higher than 1923's 52 percent Popcorn meter; I'm shocked), fans can't stop talking about it. And after THAT ending I'm going to need a season 2 ASAP. If you feel the same way then you'll definitely want to keep reading.

Here's everything we know about a potential Ransom Canyon season 2 on Netflix.

Will there be a Ransom Canyon season 2?

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Ransom Canyon season 2 hasn't been announced...yet. Creator April Blair hopes this isn't the end of the story. “My favorite feeling is when a show ends, and you don’t want it to end, and you just want more,” she tells Netflix. “It makes you feel warm and familiar, and you don’t want to let go. That is how I hope people feel. It’s how I feel about the show watching it.”

She also told Deadline that the team is "in the room on season two," so there's a good chance we'll get a renewal!

Where can I watch Ransom Canyon season 2?

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If we do get a season 2, you'll be able to stream the new episodes on Netflix. Season 1 dropped in 2025, so fingers crossed we see new episodes in 2026! Here's the full episode list so far:

  • Season 1, Episode 1 "Don't Let Me Fall" premiered on April 17, 2025
  • Season 1, Episode 2 "Sure as the Day Is Long" premiered on April 17, 2025
  • Season 1, Episode 3 "Trouble Can Be Fun Sometimes" premiered on April 17, 2025
  • Season 1, Episode 4 "That Boy Is My Whole Heart" premiered on April 17, 2025
  • Season 1, Episode 5 "I Love a Good Secret" premiered on April 17, 2025
  • Season 1, Episode 6 "We Need to Talk About Reid" premiered on April 17, 2025
  • Season 1, Episode 7 "By the Grace of God" premiered on April 17, 2025
  • Season 1, Episode 8 "The Bad Seed" premiered on April 17, 2025
  • Season 1, Episode 9 "About Forever" premiered on April 17, 2025
  • Season 1, Episode 10 "Maybe It's Time Yancy Grey Dies Too" premiered on April 17, 2025

Who's in the Ransom Canyon season 2 cast?

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The Ransom Canyon season 2 cast would surely feature all our favorite stars including:

  • Josh Duhamel as Staten
  • Minka Kelly as Quinn
  • Eoin Macken as Davis
  • Lizzy Greene as Lauren
  • Marianly Tejada as Ellie
  • Jack Schumacher as Yancy
  • Garrett Wareing as Lucas
  • Andrew Liner as Reid

Already missing Staten, Quinn, and the crew? Check out 3 Netflix TV Shows To Watch After Ransom Canyon.