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Chickpea Casserole

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Submitted by dmaband

Dried chickpeas slow-simmered in a spiced tomato sauce with cumin, coriander, cayenne, and turmeric. Serve over rice for a warming, feeds-a-crowd vegan casserole.

YIELD

12 servings

PREP

15 min

COOK

2 hrs

READY

8 hrs

Some dishes reward patience, and this chickpea casserole is one of them.

Dried chickpeas soak overnight, then simmer for hours until they’re creamy and tender before meeting a warmly spiced tomato sauce loaded with cumin seeds, ground coriander, turmeric, and cayenne.

The tomato paste thickens the sauce into something rich and clinging, coating every chickpea.

Spoon it over hot rice, scatter fresh coriander and crispy onion rings on top, and feed a dozen happy people from one pot.

Kitchen Tips

  • Starting with dried chickpeas makes a real difference here. They absorb the spiced broth in a way canned beans simply can’t match.
  • Adjust the cayenne to your heat tolerance. One teaspoon brings noticeable warmth, but you can halve it for a milder version.
  • This casserole improves overnight as the spices deepen, so it’s a great make-ahead meal for weekend gatherings.

Ingredients

4 946
1
X SALT
to taste *
2 30
TABLESPOONS ML VEGETABLE OIL
2 2
MEDIUM MEDIUM ONIONS
sliced
2 2
LARGE LARGE TOMATOES
chopped
1 237
CUP ML TOMATO PASTE
1 237
CUP ML WATER
1 5
TEASPOON ML CORIANDER
ground
1 5
TEASPOON ML CUMIN SEED
1 5
TEASPOON ML CAYENNE PEPPER
¼ 1.3
TEASPOON ML TURMERIC
1
X RICE
hot, cooked, to taste *
1
X FRENCH FRIED ONION RING
for garnish *
1
X CORIANDER
chopped, for garnish *

Directions

Soak the chickpeas overnight in water to cover.

Drain and add water to cover to a depth of 1 inch. Add salt and simmer two hours or longer, until the chickpeas are tender.

Meanwhile, heat the oil in a saucepan, add the onions and cook until wilted.

Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, water and spices. Add the chickpeas and simmer 30 minutes longer.

Serve hot over rice, garnished with onion rings and coriander.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 173g (6.1 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 202 15% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 265mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 13g 13%
Dietary Fiber 5g 22%
Sugars g
Protein 13g
Vitamin A 13% Vitamin C 22%
Calcium 5% Iron 12%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, High Fiber
 

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