Creamy Cajun Chickpeas

4.88 from 8 ratings

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 Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Course: Main Dishes, Side Dishes

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Halal, Kosher, Vegetarian

Keyword: cajun chickpeas, cajun recipes, vegetarian cajun, vegetarian chickpea recipes

Servings: servings

Author: Sarah Bond

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

Rice: If serving with rice, start cooking that now.
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.
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.
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!

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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.

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