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Marry Me Chickpeas Recipe

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Marry Me Chickpeas is a creamy, flavorful vegan dish featuring tender chickpeas simmered with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and a touch of spice. This quick 15-minute recipe combines savory herbs, vegan cream, and fresh spinach to create a comforting, nutritious meal that pairs perfectly with crusty bread, rice, pasta, or baked sweet potatoes.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 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 (see Notes)
  • 2 cups baby spinach, sliced
  • 4-5 fresh basil leaves, chopped

Optional Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup grated vegan parmesan cheese (e.g., Violife)

Instructions

  1. Sauté Garlic: In a large sauté pan over low-medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and slightly golden.
  2. Cook Spices and Tomatoes: Stir in the chopped sun dried tomatoes, oregano, red chili flakes, salt, and black pepper. Cook this mixture for about 1 minute to release aromas and blend the flavors.
  3. Add Chickpeas and Liquids: Add the drained chickpeas, vegetable broth, tomato paste, vegan cream, and sliced baby spinach to the pan. Stir everything well to combine.
  4. Simmer: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat and cook for approximately 5 minutes, allowing the dish to warm through and the spinach to wilt. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or chili flakes if desired.
  5. Finish and Serve: Remove the pan from heat. Stir in the chopped fresh basil and grated vegan parmesan cheese if using. Serve immediately with crusty bread for dipping or over cooked rice, pasta, or baked sweet potatoes. Enjoy your flavorful and creamy Marry Me Chickpeas!

Notes

  • For vegan cream, you can use store-bought coconut cream, cashew cream, or any plant-based cream alternative.
  • If you prefer a less spicy dish, reduce or omit the red chili flakes.
  • This dish pairs well with a side of crusty bread, rice, pasta, or even baked sweet potatoes for a complete meal.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.

Find it online: https://yumntasty.com/marry-me-chickpeas-recipe/