Butter Chicken Chickpeas

Move over chicken, there's a new vegetarian favourite in town. High in protein, this chickpea dish is made with classic Butter Chicken sauce.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 407 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup water
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ onion, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
• 1 (400 mL) jar Patak's Butter Chicken Cooking Sauce
• 1 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in large Dutch oven or large saucepan over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add onion and red pepper and saute until onions are translucent.

Step 3

Add chickpeas, garlic, and ginger and saute for 2 minutes. Add water and cook, stirring for 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in Patak's Butter Chicken Cooking Sauce, salt, and pepper, and bring to a simmer. Cook covered, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 8 minutes.

Step 5

Garnish with cilantro and red chilli peppers (optional).