Description
Marry Me Chickpeas are a delightful vegan twist on the classic comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests. This one-pan dish is rich in flavor and creamy in texture, featuring a tantalizing blend of garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and spices. Ready in just 15 minutes, Marry Me Chickpeas are not only quick to prepare but also satisfying and versatile. Serve them with crusty bread, over rice, or stuffed in sweet potatoes for a wholesome meal that everyone will love. You’ll find yourself falling head over heels for this easy recipe that promises to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- (2) 15-ounce cans chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 cup vegan cream
- 2 cups baby spinach (sliced)
- 4–5 fresh basil leaves (chopped)
- optional: 1/2 cup grated vegan parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large sauté pan over low-medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1–2 minutes, stirring frequently until it becomes fragrant.
- Stir in the chopped sun dried tomatoes along with oregano, red chili flakes, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional minute to enhance the flavors.
- Now add the drained chickpeas, vegetable broth, tomato paste, vegan cream, and sliced spinach. Stir well to combine all ingredients. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Cook for about 5 minutes until warm and the spinach has wilted. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
- Remove from heat and stir in the chopped fresh basil along with the optional grated vegan parmesan cheese. Serve immediately alongside crusty bread for dipping or over cooked rice, pasta, or even atop a baked sweet potato. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg