BUTTER CHICKEN CHICKPEAS

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

Provided by Patak's Canada

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Indian

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

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

Steps:

Heat oil in large Dutch oven or large saucepan over medium-high heat.
Add onion and red pepper and saute until onions are translucent.
Add chickpeas, garlic, and ginger and saute for 2 minutes. Add water and cook, stirring for 3 to 5 minutes.
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.
Garnish with cilantro and red chilli peppers (optional).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407 calories, Carbohydrate 44.8 g, Cholesterol 22 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 9.1 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 885 mg, Sugar 1.9 g