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Vegan Butter *Chicken*

This Vegan Butter Chicken dish is made with Mae’s Seasonings Butter Chicken and replaces chicken with chickpeas so that vegetarians and vegans can enjoy this. This Vegan Butter Chicken recipe is traditionally served over rice and Naan bread.
 
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can (28 oz) chickpeas, roasted 
  • 1 head cauliflower, roasted 

Sauce:

  • 2 tbsp vegan butter 
  • 2 onions, diced 
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced 
  • 3 tbsp Mae’s Seasonings Butter Chicken 
  • 1 can (28 oz) whole tomatoes 
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth 
  • 1/3 cup cashew butter 
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar 
  • 1 can coconut milk 
  • I tbsp minced fresh cilantro (optional) 
  • Salt and pepper to taste  

Instructions
 

  • Heat butter in a large skillet or pot on medium - high heat, and fry the onions until lightly browned, about 5 - 6 minutes. Add in garlic and sauté for 1 minute, then add in Butter Chicken Seasoning. Let cook for 1 more until fragrant, stirring occasionally,
  • Reduce heat to low and add tomatoes, vegetarian broth and cashew butter and let simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and puree with a hand blender until smooth.
  • Stir in brown sugar, coconut milk and cilantro (if using). Add roasted chickpeas and roasted cauliflower and cook for an additional 5 - 10 minutes until the sauce is thick and bubbling. Season with salt and pepper if desired.
  • Serve over rice and naan bread on the side if you wish to dip up the sauce.

Notes

We hope you enjoy this Vegan Butter Chicken Recipe 
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Keyword vegan, vegetarian