- Cooking tomato paste until brick red removes its raw edge.
- Vodka must simmer before cream is added; broth works for an alcohol free pan.
Pantry night glowDinner · Italian style
Spicy Vodka Chickpeas
Crispy chickpeas in a glossy tomato chili cream with parmesan, basil, and toast for swiping.
Trend signalViral vodka sauce remixWhy it is trending · CookAnswers’ 2026 social recipe roundup ↗MoodRecipe developed this original version after tracking the wider social food format. It is not a transcription of the linked recipe.
25 minutesEasy difficulty22g protein
Why it fits
A pantry staple gets the lush pasta sauce treatment with almost no decision fatigue.
01 Gather
Ingredients
Makes 2 generous servings
- 2 cans chickpeas
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 garlic cloves
- ½ tsp chili flakes
- ¼ cup vodka or broth
- ½ cup cream
- ⅓ cup parmesan
- Basil
- 4 slices sourdough
02 Make
The good part
- 01
Dry chickpeas and brown them in olive oil until their edges turn golden.
- 02
Add garlic, chili, and tomato paste; cook until the paste darkens slightly.
- 03
Deglaze with vodka and simmer 2 minutes, then add cream and ½ cup water.
- 04
Simmer until glossy, fold in parmesan, and serve with basil and toast.
03 Know before you cook
Small details, better dinner.
Practical notes for getting the texture right, adapting the ingredients, and saving what is left.
- Use white beans for a softer, creamier texture.
- Oat cream and nutritional yeast make a dairy free version.
Refrigerate for up to 4 days. Reheat gently with water until steaming throughout.
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Per serving, approximately
520 calories22g protein14g fiber
Nutrition is an estimate and may vary with brands and portions.04 The kitchen edit
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