This butter chickpeas recipe is one of my absolute favorite easy dinners to make. It’s packed with flavor and protein, and it makes a simple weeknight meal. This recipe is vegetarian, but you can easily make it vegan by swapping the heavy cream for a can of coconut milk. This recipe will rival your favorite Indian takeout restaurant! Pair it with my homemade pita bread or garlic naan and serve over rice for a perfect meal.
For this butter chickpeas recipe, you’ll need:
- One can of chickpeas or garbanzo beans.
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Heavy Cream
- Garam Masala
- Turmeric
- Cumin
- Onion Powder
- Salt
- Black Pepper
- Fresh Cilantro
To make the butter chickpeas, start by melting the butter in a large pan. Then, add the garlic, ginger and seasonings and stir to combine. Next, add the chickpeas, tomato sauce and heavy cream and bring to a simmer for 10-15 minutes. To finish, top with fresh chopped cilantro and serve over rice or quinoa.Ā
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-Ashton
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Butter Chickpeas
Ingredients
Method
- In a large pan, melt the butter and add the garlic cloves, ginger and seasonings and stir to combine.
- Add the chickpeas, tomato sauce and heavy cream and bring to a simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Add the cilantro and serve over rice or quinoa.
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Hi! Iām Ashton, a food blogger and meal-planning enthusiast helping busy families make dinnertime easier. I share family-friendly recipes, themed movie nights, and monthly meal planners designed to save time, reduce stress, and bring simple joy back to the kitchen. Thanks for being here!
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