Description
Indulge in the creamy, savory goodness of Marry Me Chickpeas, a delightful twist on the classic Marry Me Chicken recipe. This one-pan vegan dish is packed with flavor and can be prepared in just 15 minutes! Featuring tender chickpeas simmered in a rich sauce with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach, this meal is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. Serve it over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread to soak up every last drop of its irresistible sauce. Bring warmth and satisfaction to your table with this heartwarming dish that’s sure to impress!
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 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add 5 minced garlic cloves and cook until fragrant (1–2 minutes).
- Stir in 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cook for about 1 minute.
- Add two cans (15 ounces each) of drained and rinsed chickpeas, 1 cup vegetable broth, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, and 1 cup vegan cream. Mix well.
- Stir in 2 cups sliced baby spinach and bring to a gentle simmer for about 5 minutes until heated through and spinach is wilted. Adjust seasoning as desired.
- Remove from heat; stir in fresh basil leaves before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 250g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg