• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Home
  • Browse Recipes
    • Latest
    • By Category
  • Indian Vegan Recipes
  • SUBSCRIBE
Holy Cow Vegan
menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Latest recipes
  • Browse by category
  • Indian Vegan Recipes
  • Subscribe
  • About
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • ร—

    Home > Healthy Vegan Recipes

    Spicy Sour Smashed Chickpeas

    Posted: Oct 13, 2016 ยท Updated: Nov 29, 2021

    Jump to Recipe Pin Recipe

    This spicy sour smashed chickpeas recipe comes with no pedigree. It's a mish-mash of ingredients I threw together one hurried, harried day with leftovers I had in the refrigerator, like three-fourths of a green pepper, half of a cowhorn pepper, half a red onion, a few simple spices, and -- get this -- tomato ketchup. It was so delicious, it now features rather too frequently on our weeknight dinner table. But only if it lasts long enough to get there.

    Spicy Sour Smashed Chickpeas in wok

    Chickpeas are a legume to love, and not just because they arguably have the best texture among beans: firm, yet creamy. These little rascals have a smooth, nutty taste that lends itself without bias to snacks, sweets, and savory dishes. There's practically nothing you can't do with a chickpea. You can stuff them into a pastry, grind them into a dip, roll 'em into a wrap, pop them into your mouth for a snack, and dunk them in a curry, among many, many other possibilities.

    Spicy Sour Smashed Chickpeas in blue and white bowl


    I love this smashed chickpeas recipe because it has an incredible range of flavors, and all of them balanced beautifully. Besides spicy and sour there is some sweetness here, from the ketchup and a hint of maple syrup, and salty, of course, with a hint of umami from the tamari rounding it all off.

    I like piling these smashed chickpeas into some pita bread with greens and a drizzle of tahini for a perfect lunch or dinner on the go. But you can snuggle them into a wrap, layer them into a Buddha bowl with brown rice and veggies, or even pile them on some toast. There's really no limit to what you can do with them.

    Related recipes

    • Masala Smashed Potatoes
    • Pita Packets With Broccoli and Tofu
    • Sweet and Sour Potatoes, Gujarati-Style
    • Eggplant Hummus with Za'atar
    • Instant Pot Spicy Southern Black Eyed Peas
    • South Indian Chickpea Curry
    • Lebanese Chickpea Stew
    • Vegan Caribbean Bowl with Chickpea Curry
    Spicy Sour Smashed Chickpeas in bowl.
    Spicy Sour Smashed Chickpeas

    Spicy Sour Smashed Chickpeas

    These spicy sour chickpeas are bursting with flavor. Besides spicy and sour there's sweet here and salty and umami, and they are perfect in a wrap, in some pita bread, or layered into a bowl.
    5 from 1 vote
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe Review Recipe
    Course: Appetizer/side/snack
    Cuisine: 20-minute recipe
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Keyword: Smashed Chickpeas
    Prep Time: 5 mins
    Cook Time: 15 mins
    Total Time: 20 mins
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 115kcal
    Author: Vaishali ยท Holy Cow! Vegan Recipes

    Ingredients 

    • 4 cups chickpeas (canned or cooked. Strain out all water before using)
    • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
    • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
    • 1 medium red onion (very thinly sliced)
    • 1 jalapeno (or serrano pepper, cut into very thin strips. Deseed if sensitive to heat)
    • 1 green bell pepper (cut into thin, ยฝ--long strips)
    • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    • 2 tablespoon ketchup
    • 1 tablespoon tamari (or soy sauce)
    • 2 teaspoon paprika (you can add a hot sauce instead like Sriracha)
    • ยฝ teaspoon turmeric
    • 1 tablespoon chaat masala (available at Indian stores or online, but if you don't have this, you can use the juice of 1 lemon)
    • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
    • Salt to taste
    • 2 tablespoon cilantro (finely minced, for garnish)
    Prevent your screen from going dark

    Instructions

    • Heat the oil and add cumin seeds. When they start to change color and turn fragrant, add the onions and garlic and saute for two minutes.
    • Add the paprika, turmeric and chaat masala, if using, and mix for a few seconds. Add the tamari, maple syrup, ketchup, and chickpeas and mix well.
    • Add the green bell peppers and chili peppers. Stir well, lower the heat, and let everything cook together for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently to ensure nothing sticks to the bottom. If it starts to stick, sprinkle some water.
    • Using a potato masher, mash the chickpeas, leaving some whole. If you are using lemon instead of chaat masala, add the juice at this time and mix.
    • Check for salt, garnish with cilantro, serve hot.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Potassium: 213mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 362IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 2mg
    Tried this recipe?Please leave a comment and recipe rating below!
    Follow Holy Cow Vegan on Instagram
    Spicy Sour Smashed Chickpeas in wok.
    « Garlic Rasam
    Chana Dal Burfi, a vegan Indian sweet »
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Yummly

    About Vaishali


    I cook and eat simple, tasty and nutritious plant-based food in my Washington, D.C. kitchen, but I never fight a craving for samosas or French fries. Read more about me here.

    Try these recipes next

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Ellen Lederman

      October 24, 2016 at 3:44 pm

      Found this quite flavorful, even though quick and easy to make. At first it seemed weird to be smashing the chickpeas, but then it became almost as much fun as popping bubble wrap, just no sound effects!).

      Reply
      • Vaishali

        October 25, 2016 at 12:06 pm

        Hehe, it's good for letting off some stress. ๐Ÿ™‚ So glad you tried it.

        Reply
    2. Todd

      October 17, 2016 at 2:04 pm

      Working from home today. Took a break to make this. Quick, easy and very tasty! Next time I think I may dry pan roast 1/2 cup peanuts and add to it.

      In the meantime,...going back for seconds. ๐Ÿ˜‰

      Reply
      • Vaishali

        October 18, 2016 at 9:04 am

        Todd, so glad you liked it! Peanuts are an awesome idea -- great texture.

        Reply
    3. Rose

      October 14, 2016 at 9:32 am

      These look SO good. I am putting these on my list to try for next week. Thanks for the recipe, Vaishali!

      Reply
      • Vaishali

        October 14, 2016 at 9:47 am

        Hope you like it! ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply

    Leave a comment: Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Vaishali Honawar, Holy Cow Vegan author, profile photo

    Hi, I'm Vaishali! I cook, eat and share easy, tasty and nutritious plant-based recipes from my Washington, D.C. kitchen, but I never fight a craving for samosas or French fries. 

    More about me โ†’

    Trending recipes

    • Vegan Picadillo Tacos
    • Vegan Zucchini Pasta
    • Chickpea Rice
    • Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff
    • Mexican Tofu with Apricots, Chipotle and Tamarind
    • Vegan Swedish Meatballs

    How to make

    • Dosa Recipe | How to Make Perfect Dosai at Home
    • Easy Mushroom Stock
    • Sambar Powder (Sambar Masala)
    • Roti recipe. How to make the softest Roti/Chapati (step by step with video)
    • Healthy Whole Wheat Vegan Puff Pastry (1/2 the fat)
    • Easy Indian Curry Paste for Restaurant-Style Dishes
    • Vegan Mayo
    • How to Make Curry Powder
    Vaishali Honawar, Holy Cow Vegan author, profile photo

    Hi, I'm Vaishali! I cook, eat and share easy, tasty and nutritious plant-based recipes from my Washington, D.C. kitchen, but I never fight a craving for samosas or French fries. 

    More about me โ†’

    Trending recipes

    • Vegan Muffaletta Casserole
    • Cheezy Vegan Mexican Black Bean Casserole
    • Vegan Indian-Spiced Tofu Casserole
    • Lentil Soup
    • Cauliflower Rice Biryani (Keto + Vegan)
    • Easy Vegetable Curry (One-pot, 30 minutes)

    How to make

    • Vegan Instant Pot Yogurt
    • Air Fryer Tofu
    • Ginger Garlic Paste for Indian Recipes | How to make and store it
    • Garam Masala Recipe
    • How to Make a Sourdough Starter (Easy Step by Step Guide)
    • How to make sauerkraut
    • Gluten Free Sourdough Starter
    • Homemade Biryani Masala Spice Mix

    Footer


    ABOUT HOLYCOWVEGAN

    All Recipes
    Recipe Videos
    About Vaishali
    Privacy Policy

    VEGAN INDIAN RECIPES

    Vegan Dal or Dahl Recipes
    Vegan Curry Recipes
    Indian Vegan Desserts

    VEGAN BAKING RECIPES

    Vegan Bread Recipes
    Vegan Sourdough Recipes
    Vegan Cake Recipes
    Vegan Pie Recipes
    Vegan Cookie Recipes


    As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Please read my full disclosure here.

    ยฉ 2022 Holy Cow Vegan