Jamaican Jerk Chickpeas

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Jamaican jerk chickpeas are easy to make, full of authentic flavor, and absolutely delicious. Jerk marinade is a seasoning that is not only limited to meat and tastes equally delicious on vegetables and legumes.

What to eat with Jerk Chickpeas

This well seasoned dish is the perfect inspired Jamaican entree. Its taste is extremely authentic, the recipe is easy to make, and will have your taste buds dancing. Jerk chickpeas pan extremely well with authentic Jamaican rice and peas. They also taste lovely with Jamaican boiled dumplings. If you want to make a full meal, consider serving a hot side of Jamaican steamed cabbage to pair beautifully with the jerk chickpeas.

What you’ll need

Chickpeas
Scallion
Onion
Fresh Thyme
Tomato
Bell Pepper
Oil
Water
Garlic

Seasonings you need

Jerk Paste– One of my favorite jerk paste brands is by walkers wood. Purchase a jar using this link.
Jamaican All Purpose– An absolute must for all Jamaican inspired recipes! Buy some quality seasoning using this link.
Barbecue Sauce– Make sure to get one without red40 or high fructose corn syrup.
Ketchup- Make sure this is a natural and organic ketchup to avoid certain harmful chemicals.
Onion Powder
Garlic Powder
Salt

How to make Jamaican Jerk Chickpeas

Step One:

Chop your washed onion, scallion, bell pepper, tomato, and garlic into small pieces. Leave the thyme whole. Now, heat some oil in a pan.

Step Two:

Sauté the fresh herbs in a pan until fragrant or for at least 2 minutes. Then, add in the dry seasoning and jerk paste and stir to evenly combine. Cook for another 2 minutes. Add in the water, chickpeas, bbq sauce and ketchup. Cover the pan and allow to simmer on medium low heat for 10 minutes.

Step Three:

Once the jerk chickpeas are cooked, taste to see if extra salt is needed. Be mindful store-bought jerk paste is already salted, extra salt may not be necessary. Serve with side of choice and enjoy!

How to store Jamaican Jerk Chickpeas

Jamaican jerk chickpeas are a great vegan meal prep dish. They store well in the fridge for up to 6 days. If you need them for longer, store in an airtight ziplock baggie for about 2 weeks. Be sure to defrost before re-heating.

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