Mashed chickpeas are a wonderful substitute for classic mashed potatoes. This recipe pairs this mash with a flavorful wild mushroom gravy—simmered with red wine, vegetable broth, thyme, and rosemary.

Serves 4

Instructions:

1. Combine olive oil, chickpeas, garlic, vegetable broth, salt and pepper in a medium pot and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Simmer for 5 minutes and remove from the heat.
2. Carefully pour the hot chickpeas and liquid into a food processor and blend until smooth. Stir in sour cream before serving.
3. To prepare the wild mushroom gravy, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and saute onions and mushrooms until tender. Deglaze pan with wine and stir in vegetable broth. Thicken sauce with cornstarch and season with salt, thyme and rosemary. Serve mashed chickpeas topped with mushroom gravy.