Description
Marry Me Chickpeas is a comforting vegan dish inspired by the viral Marry Me Chicken recipe, featuring tender chickpeas simmered in a creamy, flavorful sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, spinach, and fresh basil. Ready in 15 minutes, this one-pan meal is perfect served with crusty bread, rice, pasta, or baked sweet potatoes.
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 olive oil: 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.
- 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 release 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.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Cook for about 5 minutes, until the chickpeas are heated through and the spinach has wilted. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or red chili flakes as desired.
- Finish with herbs 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 for dipping, or over cooked rice, pasta, or a baked sweet potato. Enjoy your meal!
Notes
- This recipe offers a vegan twist on the viral Marry Me Chicken, delivering rich, indulgent flavors in just 15 minutes.
- Vegan cream can be substituted with coconut cream, cashew cream, or any plant-based cream alternative you prefer.
- Adjust the red chili flakes according to your preferred spice level.
- For extra protein, add sautéed tofu or tempeh on the side.
- Stir in the vegan parmesan cheese at the end for a cheesy, savory finish.
- Serve with crusty bread for dipping or over your favorite grains or baked vegetables for a hearty meal.
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
