Creamy Lemon Garlic Chickpeas
If you are looking for a simple, protein-rich dinner that doesn't require much effort, these Creamy Lemon Garlic Chickpeas are a great option. It takes about 30 minutes to make and pairs well with a side of crusty bread.
Equipment
- large skillet
- knife and cutting board
- wooden spoon or spatula
Ingredients
- 500g chickpeas
- 2 onions finely chopped
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp miso paste
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- ½ cup all-purpose cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 2 tsp olive oil
- juice of ½ lemon
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh basil
- fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté the aromatics. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions and minced garlic cloves, and cook until the onions soften and the garlic becomes fragrant.
- Build the base. Stir the miso paste and red pepper flakes directly into the onions and garlic, breaking up the miso so it melts into the oil and releases its flavor.
- Simmer the sauce. Add the chickpeas, all-purpose cream, chicken broth, and nutritional yeast to the skillet. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring well to combine. Let it cook uncovered for a few minutes until the liquid reduces and thickens up nicely around the chickpeas.
- Taste, season, and garnish. Add salt and pepper, then give it a taste. Turn off the heat. Stir in the fresh lemon juice and fresh basil leaves so they wilt gently in the residual heat. Top the entire dish with the fresh parsley right before serving.