Vegan Tahini Chickpeas Molasses

Vegan Tahini Chickpeas Molasses will become your new favorite if you’re looking for a delicious and nutritious dish. The deep, rich sweetness of molasses and the creamy nuttiness of tahini combine to make a delectable sauce that clings to tender chickpeas. This Vegan Tahini Chickpeas Molasses is high in nutrients, with tahini providing healthy fats, molasses providing iron and minerals, and chickpeas providing plant protein and fiber, all while balancing earthy, savory, and slightly sweet flavors. It is a filling side dish with roasted vegetables, rice, or quinoa.

STATISTICAL OVERVIEW

• Diet category: Vegan
• Cuisine: Inspired by Middle Eastern
• Course: Side or main
• Prep done in ten minutes
• Fifteen minutes is the cooking time.
• The total duration will be 25 minutes.
• Size per serve: 1 bowl
• There are four servings altogether.
• Cooking on a stovetop
• Difficulty: Easy

TOOLS

• Measuring spoons
• Saucepan or medium skillet
• Can opener
• Measuring cups
• Spatula or wooden spoons
• Mixing bowl

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tablespoon of maple syrup
• Olive oil, two tbsp.
• 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika
• Two cans of chickpeas, 15 oz.
• 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
• Garlic cloves, three
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin
• Salt, to taste
• Chopped fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons of tahini
• Soy sauce or tamari, two tbsps.
• 2 tablespoons of blackstrap molasses
• Pepper, to taste
• Lemon juice, two tbsp.

INGREDIENT NOTES

SOY SAUCE or TAMARI

• It provides a sharp and savory touch to the recipe. If you want to avoid soy, then coconut aminos will be the best alternative.

CHICKPEAS

• The use of chickpeas provides a protein-rich base for the dish. You may use the white beans or lentils as a replacement, but in that case, the texture will change. The can has the chickpeas boiled already.

MAPLE SYRUP

• It is not a necessary ingredient. We have used it here to cut the bitterness of blackstrap molasses. You may swap it with agave nectar or date syrup.

TAHINI

• It is the creamy paste made by blending the sesame seeds. It adds nutrients and a nutty taste to your dish. If you don’t get tahini, you may use the cashew butter or sunflower seed butter to mimic the effect.

MOLASSES

• You may either use the blackstrap or pomegranate molasses. The blackstrap one provides a sharp and slightly bitter-sweet taste, while pomegranate has a tangier touch in its sweetness.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. First, open the can of chickpeas and drain them well.
2. Then, rinse the boiled chickpeas well using fresh water.
3. Put a skillet with oil in it over a normal flame.
4. When the oil is hot, add the garlic you’ve minced.
5. Cook the garlic till it becomes fragrant.
6. Mix the tahini, molasses, maple syrup, cayenne pepper, lemon juice, smoked paprika, soy sauce, and cumin in a bowl.
7. Then, mix the 2-3 tablespoons of water to set the consistency.
8. Include chickpeas in the fragrant garlic.
9. Then, pour the sauce over them that you just made.
10. Mix them well to coat the chickpeas with the sauce properly.
11. Cook it for 5-7 minutes while mixing occasionally.
12. Turn the flame off when the sauce thickens, as per the consistency you like, and the chickpeas are properly warmed up.
13. Taste to check if any addition is required.
14. Add the salt, lemon juice, or black pepper if needed.
15. At the end, garnish it with parsley.
16. Your Vegan Tahini Molasses Chickpeas are ready to serve!

TIPS

• Mashing some of the chickpeas will enhance the taste and creaminess.
• You may also serve it cold over the salad for a meal rich in protein

STORING DIRECTIONS FOR LEFTOVERS

FRIDGE

• Keep the rest of the dish in a container with a tight seal. Refrigerate it for around four days.

FREEZING

• Keep the cooled dish in a freezer-safe box. Freeze it for around two months. When you plan to serve it, shift it to the fridge the night before.

REHEATING

• It rewarms best on the stove with a little splash of water.

FAQs

What will perfectly pair with this dish?

• This tahini chickpea molasses perfectly pairs with bulgur, warm pita bread, rice, and roasted vegetables.

How can I lower the calories?

• You can lower the calories by skipping the use of oil. Cook the garlic in either water or vegetable oil.

Is the blackstrap molasses too strong?

• It is flavorful and a little bitter. We balance it with maple syrup and lemon juice.

NUTRITIONAL FACTS/SERVING

Size/serve: 1 bowl(1/4 of recipe)
The quantity of calories: ~295 kcal
Carbs(total): Thirty-seven grams
Fiber content: 9 g
Net carbs: Twenty-eight grams
Fat content: 11 g
Sugar: Eight grams
Proteins: 12 g
Sodium: 410 milligrams