Description
Marry Me Chickpeas is a quick, creamy, and flavorful vegan dish featuring tender chickpeas simmered in a rich blend of sundried tomatoes, garlic, and vegan cream. Perfect for a hearty meal served with crusty bread, pasta, rice, or baked sweet potatoes, this recipe comes together in just 15 minutes and offers a comforting, satisfying option for any day of the week.
Ingredients
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 (such as cashew cream or coconut cream)
- 2 cups baby spinach, sliced
- 4-5 fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Optional: 1/2 cup grated vegan parmesan cheese (e.g., Violife)
Instructions
- Warm the Olive Oil and Garlic: Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan over low-medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently until the garlic becomes fragrant without browning.
- Incorporate Herbs and Sun Dried Tomatoes: Stir in the chopped sun dried tomatoes, oregano, red chili flakes, salt, and black pepper. Cook this mixture for about 1 minute to allow the flavors to meld.
- Add Chickpeas and Creamy Elements: Add the drained chickpeas, vegetable broth, tomato paste, vegan cream, and sliced spinach to the pan. Stir everything well to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat and cook for approximately 5 minutes until everything is warmed through and the spinach has wilted. Taste the sauce and adjust salt, pepper, or red chili flakes as desired.
- Finish with Fresh Basil and Vegan Parmesan: Remove the pan from heat. Stir in the chopped fresh basil leaves and, if using, sprinkle the grated vegan parmesan cheese. Mix well.
- Serve: Serve the creamy chickpea mixture immediately. It pairs wonderfully with crusty bread for dipping, on top of cooked rice, pasta, or alongside a baked sweet potato. Enjoy your deliciously creamy and flavorful Marry Me Chickpeas!
Notes
- Vegan cream can be substituted with store-bought cashew cream or coconut cream for creaminess without dairy.
- Adjust the amount of red chili flakes to control the spice level to your preference.
- This dish keeps well for up to 3 days refrigerated and can be gently reheated on the stovetop.
- Optional vegan parmesan adds a cheesy depth but can be omitted or replaced with nutritional yeast for a different flavor.
- For a gluten-free meal, ensure that the vegetable broth and any additional sides are gluten free.
