Description
Marry Me Chickpeas is a flavorful and comforting vegan dish inspired by the popular Marry Me Chicken recipe. This one-pan meal combines tender chickpeas, sun dried tomatoes, creamy vegan sauce, and fresh spinach, finished with basil and vegan parmesan for a delightful plant-based dinner 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
- Heat the Olive Oil: In a large sauté pan over low-medium heat, warm the olive oil to prepare for cooking the aromatics.
- Sauté Garlic: Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant but not browned.
- Add Spices and Sun Dried Tomatoes: Stir in the chopped sun dried tomatoes, oregano, red chili flakes, salt, and 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. Stir everything well to combine.
- 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.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and add more salt, pepper, or red chili flakes if desired for additional seasoning.
- Finish with Basil and Cheese: Remove the pan from heat. Stir in the chopped fresh basil leaves and, if using, the grated vegan parmesan cheese.
- Serve: Serve immediately with crusty bread, over cooked rice, pasta, or a baked sweet potato for a hearty and satisfying meal.
Notes
- This recipe is a vegan take on the viral Marry Me Chicken, making it suitable for plant-based diets.
- Use a good quality vegan cream such as coconut cream or cashew cream for best texture and flavor.
- You can omit the vegan parmesan or substitute with nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor.
- Pair with crusty bread, rice, pasta, or roasted sweet potatoes to complement the creamy chickpeas.
- Adjust the red chili flakes according to your preferred spice level.
- Make sure to rinse chickpeas well to reduce sodium and can taste.
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
