Description
Marry Me Chickpeas is a creamy, flavorful vegan dish featuring tender chickpeas simmered in a savory sauce of sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and vegan cream. Enhanced with fresh spinach, basil, and optional vegan parmesan, this quick and comforting skillet recipe is perfect for a hearty meal served with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tsp oregano
- ½ tsp red chili flakes (optional)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- ½ cup vegan cream (cashew cream, coconut milk, or dairy-free creamer)
- 2 cups baby spinach, sliced
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- ¼ cup vegan parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, taking care not to burn the garlic.
- Add Flavorings: Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, red chili flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 1 minute to release the flavors.
- Combine Main Ingredients: Add the drained chickpeas, vegetable broth, tomato paste, vegan cream, and sliced baby spinach to the skillet. Stir well to combine all the ingredients evenly.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for approximately 5 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly and the spinach wilts. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Finish & Serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in the fresh chopped basil and vegan parmesan cheese, if using. Serve warm alongside pasta, rice, crusty bread, or roasted vegetables.
Notes
- For vegan cream, cashew cream, coconut milk, or any dairy-free creamer works well.
- Adjust red chili flakes to your preferred spice level or omit for no heat.
- Serve with your choice of grains or bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and can be reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
- You can substitute fresh tomatoes if sun-dried tomatoes are unavailable, but the flavor will be less intense.
