Vegan Butter Chickpeas: Easy Recipe for a Creamy Delight
A creamy and delicious plant-based take on the classic Indian butter chicken, this Vegan Butter Chickpeas recipe is perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chickpeas
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons vegan butter
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the vegan butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and ginger, and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in tomato paste, garam masala, turmeric, and cumin, cook for a minute.
- Add the chickpeas and coconut milk, stirring well to combine.
- Simmer for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Season with salt to taste, and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- This dish is best served with rice or naan for a complete meal.
- You can adjust the spice levels according to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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