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    Vegan Chickpea Etouffee

    Published: Jan 29, 2020 · Modified: Sep 5, 2022 by Crystal Yentzen · This post may contain affiliate links · 12 Comments

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    Vegan Chickpea Etoufee

    You must try this delicious, plant-based version of the Cajun classic! Vegan Chickpea Etouffee is full of Southern flavor, easy to make, and cheap too.

    Vegan Chickpea Etouffee, Photograph by Happycowandme

    Being from Louisiana, Etouffee was definitely at the top of my list for recipes to veganize. If you are not from Louisiana, you may be asking yourself- what the heck is Etouffee?

    Simply put, Etouffee is a spicy stew typically made with shellfish, vegetables, and roux. Before adopting a vegan diet, I made etouffee in many different ways, usually involving some type of seafood and ALWAYS the Cajun Trinity.

    The Cajun Trinity consists of celery, onion, and bell pepper. This combination is the base of most Cajun and Creole dishes. These vegetables are used as "seasoning" vegetables, as they impart a wonderful flavor unique to Cajun cooking. The smell of these vegetables while sautéing makes me feel warm and fuzzy, reminding me of childhood.

    The Cajun Trinity consist of onion, celery, and bell pepper. Photograph by Happycowandme.

    Veganizing this dish was not difficult at all. I simply replaced the shellfish with chickpeas and the butter with olive oil. Also, I didn't go with a typical roux; you know, the kind made with oil and flour that you STIR, STIR, STIR. Nah, that wasn't necessary for this dish. And this recipe couldn't be easier!

    How to make Vegan Chickpea Etouffee

    You start by sautéing your veggies in olive oil until nice and soft, about 15 minutes. Then to thicken it, I add flour along with the canned chickpeas (undrained) and tomato paste.

    Next, you add a bit of vegetable broth, Vegan Worcestershire, and Cajun Seasoning. The Whole Foods brand of Worcestershire is vegan and super cheap. And it's sold on Amazon.

    There are several brands of Cajun Seasoning on the market. The one that I linked is my favorite and the one I used for this dish.

    This dish loves spice, so feel free to use some cayenne or crushed red pepper. I love it super spicy! But sometimes, I will omit the cayenne if the kiddos are eating it.

    Add salt to taste. I add a bit because I use salt-free chickpeas and low sodium vegetable broth. Keep in mind that the Cajun Seasoning does have some salt in it.

    What to serve with vegan etouffee

    Serve Vegan Chickpea Etouffee over rice and garnish with green onions.

    And don't forget the hot sauce! A dash of hot sauce is a must for me. To get the authentic Cajun experience, try Tabasco Hot Sauce . It's perfect with this dish.

    Want more vegan recipes?

    Check these out:

    Vegan Rotel Dip (Healthy)

    Southern Vegan Blackberry Cobbler

    Easy Vegan Pineapple Tofu Curry

    I hope you try this super easy recipe for vegan chickpea etouffee! And if you do, please let me know what you think in the comments!

    Happy Eating

    Crystal

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    Vegan Chickpea Etouffee
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    4.85 from 13 votes

    Vegan Chickpea Etouffee

    You must try this delicious, plant-based version of the Cajun classic! Vegan Chickpea Etouffee is full of Southern flavor, easy to make, and cheap too.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time25 minutes mins
    Total Time35 minutes mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Cajun
    Keyword: Cajun, chickpea
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 501.01kcal
    Author: Crystal Yentzen

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup rice
    • 1 yellow onion diced
    • 1 bell pepper diced
    • 3 stalk celery diced
    • 3 garlic cloves minced
    • ¼ cup olive oil
    • 2 ½ tablespoon flour
    • ½ cup vegetable broth low sodium
    • 14 oz chickpeas canned undrained
    • 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning see here
    • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
    • ½ tablespoon vegan worcestershire sauce see here
    • ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
    • ¼ teaspoon cayenne optional
    • 2 green onion for garnish (optional)
    • dash Cajun Hot Sauce see here, optional

    Instructions

    • Prepare rice according to package.
    • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
    • Add the bell pepper, onion, and celery. Sauté stirring frequently until vegetables are soft (about 15 minutes).
    • Add the minced garlic and Cajun seasoning. Stir for a minute or two.
    • Add the canned chickpeas with the water.
    • Add the flour one tablespoon at a time, stirring constantly.
    • Stir in the tomato paste until well combined.
    • Last, add the Worcestershire and vegetable broth.
    • Simmer for 10 minutes or until thickened.
    • Serve over rice and garnish with green onions and Cajun Hot Sauce.
    • Happy Eating!

    Notes

    Store leftover Vegan Chickpea Etouffee in the refrigerator, separately from the rice for up to 4 days. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 501.01kcal | Carbohydrates: 74.79g | Protein: 13.76g | Fat: 16.68g | Saturated Fat: 2.27g | Sodium: 213.58mg | Potassium: 583.83mg | Fiber: 10.18g | Sugar: 8.36g | Vitamin A: 1400.23IU | Vitamin C: 43.82mg | Calcium: 83.97mg | Iron: 4mg

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    Comments

    1. Jeannie says

      March 26, 2022 at 3:17 pm

      5 stars
      I love everything with rice and this chickpea recipe looks so good. I love a good easy, cheap, hearty meal

      Reply
    2. Tavo says

      March 26, 2022 at 3:20 pm

      5 stars
      I love cajun food and this chickpea stew was delicious! Definitely making it again!

      Reply
    3. Michelle says

      March 26, 2022 at 4:43 pm

      5 stars
      OMG this was soooo good. It’s a family staple now!

      Reply
    4. Chantry says

      March 26, 2022 at 7:38 pm

      5 stars
      I've been looking for a new way to make chickpeas, and this is PERFECT! So good! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Crystal Yentzen says

        March 28, 2022 at 2:33 pm

        You're welcome!

        Reply
    5. nancy says

      March 26, 2022 at 8:52 pm

      5 stars
      thanks for introducing me to this spicy stew!

      Reply
      • Crystal Yentzen says

        March 28, 2022 at 2:30 pm

        You're welcome!

        Reply
    6. Katie says

      March 27, 2022 at 1:35 am

      5 stars
      Such a delicious vegan recipe! I already can't wait to make this again!

      Reply
    7. Shilpa says

      March 27, 2022 at 5:49 am

      5 stars
      This is so flavourful and delicious. Love it!

      Reply
    8. Jacqui says

      March 27, 2022 at 4:24 pm

      5 stars
      Such a delicious and easy to make recipe!

      Reply
    9. Angela says

      May 07, 2025 at 10:48 pm

      5 stars
      The best recipe! A go to recipe for me that always turns out great.

      Reply
      • Crystal Yentzen says

        May 09, 2025 at 7:27 pm

        I'm so happy you like the etouffee! And thank you so much for commenting!

        Reply
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