Description
This Vegan Chickpea Paprikash is a plant-based twist on the beloved Hungarian Chicken Paprikash—creamy, smoky, deeply comforting, and ready in about 30 minutes. With sweet Hungarian paprika, coconut milk, tender peppers, and hearty chickpeas, this dish delivers bold flavor without meat or dairy. Perfect for vegans, vegetarians, and anyone craving warm, cozy comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1½ tablespoons sweet Hungarian paprika
- 1½ teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon flour (gluten-free if needed)
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- ½ cup full-fat coconut milk
- ½ teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
- Black pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté the Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onion and bell pepper and sauté for 5–7 minutes until soft and lightly caramelized.
- Add Garlic & Paprika: Stir in minced garlic, sweet paprika, and smoked paprika. Cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant and deep red, lowering heat to avoid burning.
- Add Tomato Paste & Flour: Mix in tomato paste and flour. Stir well and cook 1–2 minutes to form a thick, flavorful base.
- Add Chickpeas & Simmer: Pour in chickpeas and vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 8–10 minutes.
- Make It Creamy: Stir in coconut milk and simmer uncovered for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and enjoy over rice, noodles, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.
Notes
- Use authentic Hungarian sweet paprika for the best flavor.
- Do not burn paprika—it becomes bitter. Lower heat when adding it.
- Use full-fat coconut milk for the creamiest results.
- Add mushrooms, spinach, or hot paprika for easy variations.
- Perfect for meal prep—flavors deepen even more the next day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Vegan, Dinner, Comfort Food
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Hungarian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Chickpea Paprikash, Vegan Paprikash, Hungarian Recipes, Chicken Paprika Hungarian, Vegan Comfort Food, Plant-Based Dinner, Gluten-Free Vegan Recipes