Description
Marry Me Chickpeas is a delightful vegan twist on the viral comfort food Marry Me Chicken. This one-pan recipe features tender chickpeas simmered in a flavorful sauce of sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, vegan cream, and fresh herbs, creating an indulgent and hearty meal ready in just 15 minutes.
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
- Warm Olive Oil and 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.
- Add Seasonings and Sun Dried Tomatoes: Stir in the chopped sun dried tomatoes, oregano, red chili flakes, salt, and ground black pepper. Cook for 1 minute to allow the flavors to meld.
- Add Chickpeas and Liquids: Add the drained chickpeas, vegetable broth, tomato paste, vegan cream, and sliced 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 warmed through and the spinach has wilted. Taste and adjust seasoning by adding more salt, pepper, or red chili flakes as desired.
- Finish with Basil and Cheese: Remove from heat and stir in the chopped fresh basil and grated vegan parmesan cheese, if using.
- Serve: Serve immediately with crusty bread for dipping, over cooked rice, pasta, or a baked sweet potato for a comforting meal. Enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe offers a quick and indulgent vegan alternative to the popular Marry Me Chicken, perfect for a comforting 15-minute meal.
- Use any vegan cream substitute available, such as coconut cream or cashew cream, for creaminess.
- The amount of red chili flakes can be adjusted to control the heat level.
- Serve with crusty bread or grains like rice or pasta to soak up the flavorful sauce.
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
