Vegan Tikka Masala
Vegan Tikka Masala featuring chickpeas as the main ingredient is a delicious, flavorful plant-based meal the whole family will adore. The chickpeas are marinated in a healthy, hearty vegan tikka masala sauce, and are delicious paired with rice and naan.
Servings: 6
Calories: 405kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 green bell pepper diced, seeds removed
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
- 2 teaspoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- ¾ teaspoon ground turmeric
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt or more to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 15 oz. tomato sauce canned, NOT jarred
- 14 oz. coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 30 oz. chickpeas drained and rinsed
- cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then add the onion, garlic and bell pepper and sauté for 3-5 minutes until the peppers are soft. Then, add the ginger, tomato paste, garam masala, paprika, curry powder, turmeric, cumin, and salt and sauté for 1 minute.
- Next, pour in the tomato sauce and coconut milk and stir, then add the lemon juice. Last, add the chickpeas and stir so that they're coated. Bring the mixture to a simmer and simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes. Taste test and add more salt as needed. Serve atop rice, sprinkle with fresh cilantro and enjoy!
Notes
*Calories are per serving and are an estimation; serving size is between 4-8
*Storage: store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days; or, wait for it to cool then place in a freezer-safe bag and freeze for 2-3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 405kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Sodium: 602mg | Potassium: 912mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 481IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 8mg