Description
Marry Me Chickpeas is a flavorful and comforting vegan dish that transforms the beloved Marry Me Chicken recipe into a plant-based delight. Featuring chickpeas simmered in a rich blend of sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, vegan cream, and spices, this 15-minute one-pan meal is perfect for a quick, indulgent dinner served with crusty bread, rice, pasta, or baked sweet potatoes.
Ingredients
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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
- 2 cups baby spinach (sliced)
- 4-5 fresh basil leaves (chopped)
- Optional: 1/2 cup grated vegan parmesan cheese (such as Violife)
Instructions
- Heat Olive Oil: 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.
- Add Aromatics: Stir in the sun dried tomatoes, oregano, red chili flakes, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute to release the flavors.
- Add Chickpeas and Liquids: Add the drained chickpeas, vegetable broth, tomato paste, vegan cream, and baby spinach to the pan. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat and cook for about 5 minutes, until heated through and the spinach is wilted. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or red chili flakes if desired.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat and stir in the chopped fresh basil and grated vegan parmesan cheese if using. Serve the dish immediately with crusty bread, cooked rice, pasta, or baked sweet potato for dipping and enjoyment.
Notes
- This recipe is a vegan twist on the viral comfort food Marry Me Chicken, making it perfect for plant-based diets.
- Use vegan cream alternatives such as cashew cream or coconut cream for best results.
- Adjust the level of red chili flakes based on your preferred spice tolerance.
- Serve with crusty bread or over grains like rice or pasta to make a complete meal.
- Grated vegan parmesan cheese adds a nice savory touch but is optional.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 294 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 690 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
