How to Make Cuban Smoked Sausage with Chickpeas - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to Latin American cuisine, Cuban food is often overlooked in favor of its more popular counterparts like Mexican or Brazilian cuisine. However, Cuban food has a lot to offer, with its flavorful and hearty dishes that are sure to please any palate. One such dish is Cuban Smoked Sausage with Chickpeas, a classic Cuban comfort food that is both easy to make and delicious to eat.

Originating from the island nation of Cuba, this dish showcases the use of simple, yet flavorful ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound smoked sausage
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 (15.5 ounce) cans chickpeas (garbanzo beans), undrained
  • 1 (4 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 3 tablespoons sherry wine or Marsala
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3 teaspoons adobo seasoning

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Slice sausage lengthwise, then cut into 1/4-inch slices.
  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown sausage about 5 minutes. Stir in onion; cook 5 minutes. Stir in chickpeas and juices, tomato sauce, and sherry. Season with oregano, red pepper flakes, black pepper, garlic powder, and adobo seasoning. Simmer, stirring occasionally, at least 10 minutes (1 hour or more is preferable).
  • Nutrition

    510 cal.

    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 52mg
    • Sodium: 1718mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 92mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 648mg