Vegan Creamy Lemon Pepper Chickpea Skillet (no cream needed) is a tasty meal and has 295 kcal per serving. Takes 30 minutes to prepare this meal. Serve this dish at feasts, dinners, festivals, or get-togethers. It contains olive oil, salt, yellow onion, garlic, chickpeas, unsweetened oat milk, nutritional yeast, cornstarch, lemon juice, black pepper, lemon zest, onion powder, paprika, garlic powder, spinach, and parsley. If you have a nut allergy, include any other vegan milk instead of oat milk. Pair this meal with spaghetti, garlic bread, wild rice, quinoa, penne, toasted sourdough, lemon herb rice, or green beans. Store this Vegan Creamy Lemon Pepper Chickpea Skillet (no cream needed) in the refrigerator for 4 days.
STATS:
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Course: Main
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Cooking Time: 20 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Calories: 295 kcal
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Diet: Vegan
- Cuisine: American
EQUIPMENT:
- Large non-stick skillet
- Measuring spoons
- Citrus juicer
- Mixing bowl
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Measuring cups
- Wooden spoon
INGREDIENTS:
- Two tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium diced yellow onion
- Three minced garlic cloves
- 2 cans drained chickpeas
- 1½ cups unsweetened oat milk
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- Half tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- Two tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- Half tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- Quarter tsp paprika
- 3 cups baby spinach
- Half tsp garlic powder
- Two tbsp lemon juice
INGREDIENT NOTES:
OLIVE OIL:
- It helps to cook onion and garlic in the skillet. Olive oil carries the flavors in the sauce as well. Sunflower oil is good to include as an alternative.
YELLOW ONION:
- Onion makes the savory taste base of the dish. It becomes naturally sweet after cooking. Use white onion as per your preference.
CHICKPEAS:
- These are the main components of this meal. They give a tender texture and absorb the creamy sauce well. You may use white beans as a substitute.
UNSWEETENED OAT MILK:
- It provides a naturally creamy texture in the sauce. You may use soy milk, cashew milk, or almond milk as an alternative.
NUTRITIONAL YEAST:
- It gives a savory taste in the sauce of the dish. It includes vitamins and proteins in the meal as well. You may use little white miso paste as another choice.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, warm the olive oil in the skillet over a moderate flame and cook diced onion for 5 minutes.
- Cook minced garlic for one minute and stir in chickpeas properly.
- Whisk oat milk, nutritional yeast, lemon zest, salt, cornstarch, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, garlic powder, and lemon juice in a small bowl.
- Then pour the mixture into the skillet and stir continuously for 5-6 minutes to make the sauce thick.
- Cook spinach for 2 minutes and sprinkle chopped parsley on top.
- Lastly, adjust the lemon juice or black pepper and serve the meal.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
RICE:
- Steamed jasmine rice
- Brown rice
- Lemon herb rice
- Wild rice
PASTA:
- Spaghetti
- Penne
- Fusilli
- Linguine
BREAD:
- Crusty artisan bread
- Garlic bread
- Toasted sourdough
- Whole wheat rolls
GRAINS:
- Quinoa
- Couscous
- Bulgur
- Farro
VEGETABLES:
- Roasted broccoli
- Green beans
- Roasted Brussels sprouts
- Roasted asparagus
MEAL:
- Brown rice bowl
- Quinoa bowl
- Roasted vegetable bowl
- Grain and greens bowl
TIPS:
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice gives the brightest taste in the meal.
- Include extra spinach for more nutrients in the dish.
- Cool the skillet for 3 minutes, then serve so the sauce gets thick.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Add this chickpea meal in the box and keep for 4 days.
FREEZER:
- Freeze the meal in the vessel for 60 days.
FAQs:
Are dried chickpeas a good choice for this meal?
- Yes, you may cook them till they get tender, then include them in the recipe.
Does this dish contain gluten?
- No, all the components in this meal are naturally gluten-free.
How can I make this recipe spicy?
- You may include red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper as per your spice level.
Can I prepare this dish early?
- Yes, it is good to prepare for meal prep, and it reheats well.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Net Carbs: 25 grams
Total Carbs: 34 g
Calories: 295 kcal
Fiber: 9 g
Protein: 12 grams
Total Fat: 12 g
Iron: 3.8 milligrams
Calcium: 145 mg
Vitamin A: 3,850 IU
Sodium: 430 milligrams
Potassium: 560 mg
