The Chickpea Cookbook: Over 50 recipes inspired by our favourite little superfood

What's it about?: No surprises here… it's about chickpeas! This cookbook is dedicated to the various wonderful ways chickpeas can revolutionise your everyday cooking – from your lunchbox to your dinner table and even your baking repertoire. Through a variety of recipes and flavour combinations from all over the world from Middle Eastern hummus to Indian dahl, this cookbook teaches you how to make delicious dishes where chickpeas take centre stage.

Who is the author?: Health and food-obsessed Heather Thomas has written a number of accessible, best-selling cookery and healthy-eating books, including a number of other ingredient-led cookbooks like this one, such as The Aubergine Cookbook, The Avocado Cookbook, The Sweet Potato Cookbook and The Hot Sauce Cookbook.

Recipes we love: Feta Falafel Burgers, Smashed Chickpea and Chilli Quesadillas, Caribbean Sweet Potato Chickpea Curry, and a Chocolate Espresso & Chickpea Fudge Cake.

Perfect for: Fans of the versatile chickpea, looking for easy and budget-friendly recipes for meals that are delicious as well as nutritious. It's also ideal for vegetarians and vegans, or anyone looking for inventive ways to replace meat with other protein-packed ingredients.