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Creamy Cajun Chickpeas

These cajun chickpeas are packed with bold New Orleans-style flavor! Ready in just 20 minutes and all in one pot. Serve it over rice!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter 28 g
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • ½ medium yellow or white onion diced
  • 2 ribs celery diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 Tbsp Cajun Seasoning
  • 2 14-oz cans chickpeas drained and rinsed, 400 g cans
  • 1 14-oz can fire-roasted tomatoes 400 g
  • 1 cup heavy cream 236 mL
  • ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese 55 g
  • 4 green onions sliced
  • To serve: rice, bread

Instructions

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  1. Rice: If serving with rice, start cooking that now.
  2. Flavor Base: Melt 2 Tbsp unsalted butter in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add 1 green bell pepper, ½ medium yellow or white onion, 2 ribs celery, and 2 cloves garlic. Cook until very soft, about 10 to 15 minutes.
  3. Fillings: Stir in 2 Tbsp cajun seasoning, 2 14-oz cans chickpeas, and 1 14-oz can fire-roasted tomatoes. Cover and bring to a gentle simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Finish: Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup heavy cream, ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese, and 4 green onions (sliced). Serve warm over rice or with crusty bread!

Notes

  • Any leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days in an airtight container. When you want to reheat it, I would add a splash of vegetable broth or water and reheat it on the stove top in small pot. The microwave will also work in a pinch.