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Marry Me Chickpeas Recipe

Marry Me Chickpeas Recipe
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Marry Me Chickpeas is a creamy, flavorful vegan dish featuring tender chickpeas simmered in a savory tomato and garlic sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and fresh herbs. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal served with crusty bread, rice, pasta, or a baked sweet potato.

Ingredients

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Sauté Base

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced

Seasonings & Flavorings

  • 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
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste

Main Ingredients

  • 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 cup vegan cream (such as cashew cream or coconut cream)
  • 2 cups baby spinach, sliced

Finishing Touches

  • 4–5 fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • Optional: 1/2 cup grated vegan parmesan cheese (such as Violife)

Instructions

  1. Warm the 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 without browning.
  2. Add sun-dried tomatoes and seasonings: Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, red chili flakes, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute to release the flavors.
  3. Add chickpeas and liquids: Add the drained chickpeas, vegetable broth, tomato paste, and vegan cream to the pan. Stir thoroughly to combine the ingredients evenly.
  4. Add spinach and simmer: Stir in the sliced baby spinach. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat and cook for about 5 minutes, until everything is warm and the spinach has wilted.
  5. Adjust seasoning: Taste the sauce and add more salt, pepper, or red chili flakes if desired to suit your preference.
  6. Finish with basil and vegan parmesan: Remove the pan from heat and stir in the chopped fresh basil and grated vegan parmesan cheese, if using.
  7. Serve: Serve the dish immediately with crusty bread for dipping or as a topping over cooked rice, pasta, or a baked sweet potato. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Vegan cream can be substituted with cashew cream, coconut cream, or any plant-based heavy cream alternative.
  • Adjust the amount of red chili flakes to control the spice level.
  • The dish is naturally gluten-free; ensure vegan parmesan is also gluten-free if needed.
  • For extra protein, add cooked tofu or tempeh on the side.
  • This recipe stores well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be reheated gently on the stove or microwave.

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Keywords: vegan chickpeas, creamy chickpeas recipe, sun-dried tomato chickpeas, plant-based main dish, vegan comfort food, easy vegan dinner

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