Chickpeas alla Vodka

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This Chickpeas alla Vodka is the ultra-quick, fiber-packed dinner you’ve been waiting for! Chickpeas are swimming in a creamy vodka sauce that gets enhancements from sautéed garlic, onion and vibrant green baby kale. Crispy, toasted whole-wheat bread is perfect for dipping. You can customize this dish easily by using chard or spinach in place of kale.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 3/4 cup chopped sweet onion
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 (15-ounce) cans no-salt-added chickpeas, rinsed (about 3 cups)
• 1/2 cup no-salt-added tomato sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups vodka pasta sauce
• 1/2 cup half-and-half
• 4 cups baby kale
• 1/2 cup shaved parmesan cheese
• 4 ounces crusty whole-wheat baguette, cut crosswise into 4 equal pieces, halved lengthwise and toasted

Directions

1. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and just starting to brown around edges, about 4 minutes. Add garlic; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 45 seconds.
2. Stir in chickpeas, tomato sauce, pepper, oregano, crushed red pepper and salt; cook, stirring often, until the chickpeas are warmed through, about 2 minutes. Add vodka sauce; cook, stirring occasionally, until steaming, about 2 minutes.
3. Add half-and-half; bring to a simmer over medium heat. Stir in kale; cook, stirring constantly, until wilted and bright green, about 1 minute.
4. Divide among 4 shallow bowls; top each with 2 tablespoons Parmesan. Serve each with 2 toasted baguette pieces.