Chickpeas, or garbanzo beans, provide protein for countless vegetarian dishes around the globe, from Greek-inspired orzo salad to Indian stews. In this case, after being tossed with fresh lemon juice and shavings of Parmesan cheese, they're your taste buds' ticket to the Mediterranean--and, well, the dinner table. Perhaps your kitchen is a less exotic locale than Portofino, but with a crisp green salad on the side, this meal will be just a tasty as it would be by the sea. --Tommy Werner
Get the recipe: Chickpea Salad with Lemon, Parmesan, and Fresh Herbs