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Easy Vegan Butter Chicken (Butter Chickpeas)
This easy vegan butter 'chicken' alternative is made with chickpeas and peanut butter for an incredibly creamy, satisfying result that's ideal for a weeknight dinner. Savoury and rich, this plant based meal is also ready in 15 minutes. Gluten-free and oil-free.
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 319 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 4 oz cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 7 oz canned diced tomatoes about half a can
- 2 tsp Turmeric
- 1 tsp onion granules
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp curry powder or vegan curry paste
- 1 can coconut milk
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- ¼ cup smooth peanut butter
- 1 tbsp tamari
Instructions
- Add the onion to a non-stick frying pan and cook for 1-2 minutes, then add the cherry tomatoes and stir for a further 2 minutes, until the tomatoes cook down.
- Add the chickpeas, canned tomatoes, turmeric, onion granules, paprika and curry powder. Stir for 2 minutes to coat the chickpeas and allow the spices to become fragrant.
- Pour in the coconut milk together with the tomato paste and peanut butter. Simmer on a medium heat for 7-8 minutes, stirring frequently. Add more coconut milk if it starts to get too thick or dry.
- At the last minute, stir in the tamari and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
319kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Sodium
487mg
(20%)
Potassium
674mg
(19%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
970IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
48mg
(5%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 319
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 319kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Sodium | 487mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 674mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 970IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.