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The Best Vegan Butter Chickpeas

The Best Vegan Butter Chickpeas
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Transform your weeknight dinners with The Best Vegan Butter Chickpeas, a rich and creamy dish that comes together in under 30 minutes. This delightful vegan chickpea curry features a homemade tomato-based sauce enhanced with aromatic spices and cashews for a smooth texture. Perfectly versatile, you can serve it over fluffy basmati rice, alongside warm naan, or with your favorite vegetables. Packed with protein-rich chickpeas and healthy fats, this gluten-free recipe is not just quick but also satisfying, making it a hit for everyone at the table.

Ingredients

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  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 large shallots, peeled and diced
  • 7 large cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1.5 teaspoons fine salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
  • 6 fresh campari tomatoes, diced or 12 ounces cherry tomatoes (2 cups) [seeds and juices included]
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 2 cups filtered water
  • 1 cup raw unsalted cashews
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans of garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed (3 cups of chickpeas)
  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine salt

Instructions

  1. Rinse the basmati rice until the water runs clear. Cook it in a large pot with water and salt until fluffy.
  2. In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil and sauté diced shallots and minced garlic with all spices for about 5 minutes.
  3. Cover and simmer the mixture for 10 minutes to meld flavors.
  4. Blend the sautéed mixture with water and cashews until smooth.
  5. Combine the blended sauce with drained chickpeas in the saucepan; warm through before serving over rice.

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