Cilantro Lime Braised Chickpeas
These Cilantro Lime Braised Chickpeas are simple, delicious and veggie-packed. Made in a dairy-free cream sauce and served over rice!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 small red onion diced
- 1 bell pepper diced
- 1 jalapeño diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup non-dairy milk unsweetened
- 1 teaspoon vegan bouillon
- 1/3 cup salsa verde homemade or store-bought
- 1 4-ounce can green chiles
- 2 15-ounce cans chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 2 limes separated
- 1 bunch cilantro chopped, separated
- 2 cups cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, garlic & dry seasonings and cook down for a couple minutes.
- Pour in the milk, bouillon, salsa verde, chiles and chickpeas. Stir and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- And the lime juice & zest from 1 lime and 1/2 of the cilantro. Stir to combine, taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- To serve, add rice to each bowl and top with the chickpeas & more cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
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Nutrition
Calories: 457kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 14g