Creamy Chickpea Masala Recipe

Name: Creamy Chickpea Masala
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. garam masala; 2 Tbsp. ground cumin; 3/4 tsp. cayenne pepper; 1-1/2 cups Kraft Calorie-Wise Zesty Italian Dressing; 3 cups yellow onions, finely chopped King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09; 3 Tbsp. garlic, minced; 3 Tbsp. gingerroot, minced; 2-1/4 qt. canned no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained; 3 qt. canned no-salt-added chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed; 3 cups red peppers, chopped; 3 each cinnamon sticks, broken in half; 3/4 cup Philadelphia Light Cream Cheese Product; 3 each scallions, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

2 Tbsp. garam masala
2 Tbsp. ground cumin
3/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1-1/2 cups Kraft Calorie-Wise Zesty Italian Dressing
3 cups yellow onions, finely chopped King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09
3 Tbsp. garlic, minced
3 Tbsp. gingerroot, minced
2-1/4 qt. canned no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
3 qt. canned no-salt-added chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed
3 cups red peppers, chopped
3 each cinnamon sticks, broken in half
3/4 cup Philadelphia Light Cream Cheese Product
3 each scallions, thinly sliced

1
Cook seasonings in 8-qt.
2
(8-L) saucepan on medium heat 30 sec.
3
or until fragrant, stirring constantly.
4
Add dressing, onions, garlic and ginger; cook 10 min.
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or until onions are crisp-tender, stirring frequently.
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(If necessary, add small amount of water to prevent scorching.)
7
Stir in tomatoes, chickpeas, peppers and cinnamon sticks.
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Bring to boil; cover.
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Simmer on medium-low heat 20 min., stirring occasionally.
10
Discard cinnamon sticks.
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Add cream cheese product to chickpea mixture; cook 5 min.
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or until melted, stirring constantly.
13
Serve topped with scallions.

653

kcal

Calories

Fat

121

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tbsp. garam masala, 2 Tbsp. ground cumin, 3/4 tsp. cayenne pepper, 1-1/2 cups Kraft Calorie-Wise Zesty Italian Dressing, and more.

Yes, Creamy Chickpea Masala falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy Chickpea Masala

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