Chickpea Stuffed Poblano Peppers with Smoky Tomato Sauce. Vegan Glutenfree Recipe

Tomato Sauce

• 2 medium tomatoes 1.5 cups chopped
• 1/2 roasted red bell pepper I used jarred
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1/2 inch of knob of ginger
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp garam masala or chana masala spice blend or spice blend of choice
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/4 tsp salt or to taste
• 1/4 tsp cayenne powder or to taste
• 1/4 cup cooked chickpeas
• 2 Tbsp cashews optional
• 1 tsp oil

Stuffing

• 1 15 oz can chickpeas or 1.5 cups cooked divided. Use 1/4 cup in the sauce above.
• 2 - 3 Tbsp tomato sauce from above
• 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp cayenne or to taste
• 1/4 tsp garam masala
• cumin powder as needed
• Oil as needed
• 2 poblano peppers
• cilantro, paprika and lemon juice for garnish