Chickpea Paprikash

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 5 minutes
• total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

1/2 lb. pasta

2 tbsp vegan butter (divided)

3 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley

1 cup finely chopped onion

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp kosher salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1 tbsp tomato paste

1 tsp garlic powder

2 tbsp sweet paprika

2 15 oz. cans chickpeas (drained and rinsed)

1 tbsp all-purpose flour

1 cup vegetable broth

2 cups crushed tomatoes

1/2 cup vegan sour cream

1/8 to 1/4 tsp red chili flakes (optional)

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente in salted water (2 tbsp kosher salt), then drain. Transfer pasta to large mixing bowl, add 1 tbsp butter & fresh parsley.

Meanwhile, over medium heat, add onions, oil, remaining butter, salt & pepper to pan. Stir, cook on medium low heat for 5 min.

Add tomato paste & garlic powder. Stir, cook 3 min.

Stir in paprika & chickpeas. Then stir in the flour. Stir in vegetable broth followed by crushed tomatoes, sour cream & optional red chili flakes. Stir well to incorporate. Bring to gentle simmer, cook for 4-5 min, careful not to boil. Add pasta and serve.