Cuban-Style Chickpeas with Smoked Sausage
Cuban-Style Chickpeas with Smoked Sausage brings smoky richness and gentle heat, with tender chickpeas simmered in tomato and a splash of sherry for depth. Adobo and oregano add a warm, aromatic backbone while red pepper flakes provide a lively kick. It’s a cozy weeknight dinner or a shareable weekend dish that pairs well with rice or crusty bread.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook1 hr 10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cuban-Style Chickpeas with Smoked Sausage, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 84 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 15
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 31
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Slice the sausage lengthwise, then cut into 1/4-inch slices.
- 2
Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and brown for about 5 minutes.
- 3
Stir in the onion and cook for 5 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the chickpeas and their juices, tomato sauce, and sherry; season with adobo seasoning, oregano, pepper flakes, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- 5
Simmer, stirring occasionally, for at least 10 minutes (1 hour or more is preferable).
- Calories 418.72 kcal High 21%
- Protein 15.85 g Good Source 32%
- Carbohydrate 27.93 g 10%
- Total Fat 26.19 g High 34%
- Saturated Fat 9.82 g High 49%
- Trans Fat 0.88 g High --
- Cholesterol 47.04 mg Moderate 16%
- Sodium 1136.75 mg High 49%
- Dietary Fiber 4.16 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 3.12 g --
- Added Sugars 0.74 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 89.74 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 2.4 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 294.98 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 50.21 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 3.75 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Cuban Style Chickpeas with Smoked Sausage is made with 11 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Adobo Seasoning, Black Pepper, Crunchy Chickpeas, and Dried Oregano. Each serving provides about 418.72 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cuban-Style Chickpeas with Smoked Sausage made of?
- The main ingredients are Adobo Seasoning, Black Pepper, Crunchy Chickpeas, Dried Oregano, Garlic Powder. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cuban-Style Chickpeas with Smoked Sausage?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 1 hr 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 418.72 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cuban-Style Chickpeas with Smoked Sausage easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Cuban-Style Chickpeas with Smoked Sausage healthy?
- Cuban-Style Chickpeas with Smoked Sausage has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 418.72 calories and 15.85 g of protein, or 32% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1136.75 mg (49% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.82 g (49% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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