Easy Creamy Boursin Chickpeas Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
618 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
Easy Creamy Boursin Chickpeas Recipe
Description
The recipe starts by gently cooking thinly sliced shallots until soft and fragrant, then adding minced garlic and black pepper for a savory base. Then chickpeas, a block of garlic and fine herbs Boursin cheese, and vegetable broth are added to the skillet. Simmering uncovered concentrates the flavors and melds the cheese into a loose, creamy sauce that coats the chickpeas.
The garlic and herb Boursin imparts a gentle tangy, aromatic character combined with the earthiness of the chickpeas. The small amount of vegetable broth thins the sauce slightly while cooking, allowing the cheese to melt evenly. As the dish cools, the sauce thickens to a gravy-like consistency.
This dish can be served warm as a side or light vegetarian main. It benefits from gentle reheating with additional broth to restore creaminess if leftovers are stored.
Leftovers keep well for up to 4 days refrigerated. Reheating on the stove top with extra broth helps maintain texture. Freezing is not recommended for this dish due to the dairy content.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil 15 mL
- 1 medium shallot thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ tsp black pepper ground
- 2 oz cans chickpeas drained, 425 g each
- 1 block Boursin cheese "garlic and fine herbs" flavor, 5.3 oz, 150 g
- ½ cup vegetable broth 120 mL
Instructions
- Flavor Base: Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add 1 medium shallots (thinly sliced) and cook until fragrant and soft, about 5 minutes.Stir in 2 cloves garlic (minced) and ¼ tsp ground black pepper, continuing to cook for 1 minute.
- Simmer: Add 2 15-oz cans chickpeas, 1 block Boursin cheese, and ½ cup vegetable broth. Let gently simmer, uncovered, for about 10 minutes. It will resemble a loose gravy, but will thicken when it cools slightly.
- Serve warm topped with fresh parmesan and cracked black pepper.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat gently on the stove with a splash of vegetable broth to loosen the sauce and restore creaminess.
- Freezing the dish is not recommended as the dairy-based sauce may separate upon thawing.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 618 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 618kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 15.9g | 32% |
| Fat | 44.7g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat | 27.8g | 139% |
| Cholesterol | 105mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 1175mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 375mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Calcium | 125mg | 13% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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