Description
Discover the irresistible Marry Me Chickpeas, a plant-based twist on the classic Marry Me Chicken. This delightful vegan dish is perfect for busy weeknights or intimate dinners, ready in just 15 minutes! Bursting with flavor, the creamy texture and savory spices will have you swooning with every bite. Whether enjoyed as a standalone meal or paired with your favorite sides like crusty bread, rice, or pasta, these chickpeas are versatile and satisfying.
Ingredients
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- 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
- Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over low-medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, red chili flakes, salt, and black pepper; cook for an additional minute.
- Add chickpeas, vegetable broth, tomato paste, vegan cream, and sliced spinach; mix well and bring to a gentle simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat, stir in chopped basil and optional vegan parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg