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Vegan Creamy BBQ Chickpeas and Lentils

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Learn how to make the most delicious Vegan Creamy BBQ Chickpeas and Lentils using simple wholesome ingredients and a homemade bbq sauce!

creamy bbq chickpeas over white rice

We all love easy and quick vegan dinners, am I right? These vegan creamy bbq chickpeas and lentils fit the bill. You only need a few simple ingredients and about 15 minutes to make this plant-based dinner!

It’s no secret how much I love barbecue sauce, like these Skillet BBQ Baked Beans! I love this recipe because the texture from both the chickpeas and lentils is so good.

Bonus that the recipe is high in vegan protein, too.

HOW TO MAKE BBQ CHICKPEAS AND LENTILS

Add the bbq sauce ingredients to a large bowl, whisk well.

Add the chickpeas and lentils to a pan with the barbecue sauce over medium heat.

Once simmering, cover and cook about 5-10 minutes until it has thickened some. Don’t over cook it or you will cook all the sauciness away.

Serve over anything you like…rice, in a buddha bowl, etc.

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creamy bbq chickpeas over white rice

Vegan Creamy BBQ Chickpeas and Lentils

Brandi Doming
Learn how to make the most delicious Vegan Creamy BBQ Chickpeas and Lentils using simple wholesome ingredients and a homemade bbq sauce!
5 from 21 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 17 minutes mins
Course Dinner
Cuisine American, Vegan

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups (300g) tomato sauce/puree
  • 1/2 cup (120g) creamy plant milk (soy, almond, cashew)
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons (50g) pure maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon (15g) red wine vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • One 15 ounce can chickpeas, drained & rinsed
  • One 15 ounce can lentils, drained & rinsed

Instructions
 

  • Add the bbq sauce ingredients to a large bowl, whisk well.
  • Add the chickpeas and lentils to a pan with the barbecue sauce over medium heat.
  • Once simmering, cover and cook about 5-10 minutes until it has thickened some. Don't over cook it or you will cook all the sauciness away.
  • Serve over anything you like...rice, in a buddha bowl, etc.
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Keyword barbecue sauce, bbq, chickpeas, creamy, lentils, vegan

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  1. Janine Tacey

    January 27, 2026 at 4:54 pm

    Very easy recipe to make with staple ingredients. Turned out delicious. It is on my regular rotation now.

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  2. Peggy

    October 18, 2024 at 5:40 pm

    Made for myself as I am the only vegan in the house however, my husband tried it and LOVED it! I think he was just as surprised as I was; didn’t even give him heartburn. Thanks for a great repeatable recipe.

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    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      October 19, 2024 at 1:44 am

      That is so wonderful to hear Peggy!!

      Reply
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