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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 delightful dish that marries the rich flavors of Indian cuisine with a creamy, homemade tomato-based curry. Ready in just 30 minutes, this vegan and gluten-free recipe is perfect for impressing family and friends alike. With its warm spices and satisfying texture, you’ll find yourself making this comforting meal time and again.

Ingredients

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  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 large shallots, diced
  • 7 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 fresh campari tomatoes, diced (or 12 ounces cherry tomatoes)
  • 1 cup raw unsalted cashews
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained
  • Spices: salt, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, garam masala, ginger, turmeric, black pepper, cayenne
  • 1 cup basmati rice

Instructions

  1. Prepare the rice: Rinse basmati rice under cold water until clear. In a pot, combine rice with water and salt; bring to boil. Cover and simmer on low for 20 minutes. Turn off heat and let it sit covered for an additional 20 minutes before fluffing.
  2. Sauté aromatics: In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add shallots, garlic, salt, and spices; sauté for about 5 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Simmer the sauce: Stir in diced tomatoes and water; cover and simmer on low for 10 minutes.
  4. Blend until creamy: Transfer mixture to a blender with cashews; blend until smooth.
  5. Combine with chickpeas: Return blended sauce to saucepan; stir in drained chickpeas and warm over medium heat.
  6. Serve: Ladle butter chickpeas over basmati rice; garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.

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