Description
This vegan Marry Me Chickpeas recipe is a delicious and comforting one-pan meal featuring tender chickpeas in a creamy tomato sauce with sun dried tomatoes, garlic, and fresh basil. Perfect for a quick 15-minute dinner served with crusty bread, rice, pasta, or baked sweet potato.
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 (e.g., Violife)
Instructions
- Heat 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 to release the garlic aroma.
- 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 combine the flavors.
- Add Chickpeas and Liquids: Add the drained chickpeas, vegetable broth, tomato paste, vegan cream, and sliced baby spinach. Stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Simmer the Mixture: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chickpeas are warmed through and the spinach has wilted. Taste and adjust seasoning with extra salt, pepper, or chili flakes if desired.
- Finish with Herbs and Cheese: Remove the pan from heat and stir in the chopped fresh basil leaves and the optional grated vegan parmesan cheese. Mix gently to incorporate.
- Serve: Serve immediately with crusty bread for dipping or atop cooked rice, pasta, or a baked sweet potato. Enjoy your comforting Marry Me Chickpeas!
Notes
- This recipe offers a vegan twist on the popular Marry Me Chicken, making it accessible for plant-based diets.
- Use a good quality vegan cream such as cashew cream or coconut cream for a rich texture.
- Adjust the amount of red chili flakes according to your preferred spice level.
- Serve with crusty bread, rice, pasta, or baked sweet potato for a complete meal.
- Vegan parmesan cheese is optional but adds a nice savory finish.
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
