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Zesty Indian Butter Chickpea Bowls

Prep 20 min · Cook 30 min · Serves 4 · medium

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Zesty Indian Butter Chickpea Bowls

A flavorful and protein-packed weeknight dinner that takes you on a global culinary adventure! Tender chickpeas simmered in a creamy, mildly spiced tomato-based sauce, served over basmati rice with roasted cauliflower. A kid-friendly, family-approved twist on classic butter chicken.

Ingredients

  • 2 cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger, grated
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss cauliflower florets with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, until tender and lightly browned.

  2. 2

    In a large skillet, heat the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent. Add the garlic, ginger, garam masala, cumin, and paprika. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant.

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