Mexican Chickpeas
These flavorful Mexican Chickpeas are a simple dish that pairs great for rice, fajita veggies, as a taco, on top of salads, or grain bowls! Customize the spice level to your liking.
Servings: 4
Calories: 486kcal
Equipment
- large pan non-stick
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium white or yellow onion diced
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1-2 roughly chopped chipotle peppers in adobo
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup salsa of choice
- 2 cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed (15 oz cans)
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- ⅓ cup cream cheese or sour cream (choose dairy-free if vegan)
Optional Sides
- brown or white rice
- pan-fried fajita veggies such as red and poblano pepper slices
Toppings
- cilantro for topping
- sliced avocado
Instructions
- Heat a large pan over medium heat with some olive oil. Once warm, add in your onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until it starts to soften. Add your minced garlic and cook for another minute or two .1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 medium white or yellow onion, 2 cloves minced garlic
- Add your chopped chipotle pepper in adobo and spices. Mix well until it coats the onion. Let it cook for 30 seconds.1-2 roughly chopped chipotle peppers in adobo, 1 teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon salt
- Add your chickpeas, salsa, and vegetable broth and stir well until combined. Turn heat up to get it to a simmer. Once it's simmering turn it down to med/low, cover, and cook for 10-15 minutes (or until chickpeas are softened).1 cup salsa of choice, 2 cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed, 1 cup vegetable broth
- Add your cream cheese or sour cream and gently stir until it is fully incorporated into your chickpea mixture.⅓ cup cream cheese or sour cream
- Serve over rice with a side of fajita veggies or enjoy on its own. Top with diced cilantro, avocado, and/or cheese. Enjoy!
Notes
What is a chipotle pepper in adobo? This is a smoked and dried jalapeño chili pepper stewed in a sauce made from tomatoes, vinegar, garlic, herbs, and spices. They are commonly found in the international or Hispanic foods section of grocery stores, often sold in small cans or jars. They add some heat to this dish - if you prefer more spicy use two!
Other tips:
- You can serve these chickpeas with a side of rice and veggies or so many other ways such as in tacos, over nachos, salads, in a quesadilla, or a simple grain bowl.
- Simmer your chickpeas until they are softened to your liking. If after 15 minutes they are still hard, cook for another 2-5 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 486kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 1036mg | Potassium: 872mg | Fiber: 18g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 901IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 154mg | Iron: 7mg