Marry Me Chickpeas

Marry Me Chickpeas

from noracooks.com
15 min
6 servings

This one-pan Marry Me Chickpeas recipe puts a vegan twist on the viral comfort food, Marry Me Chicken! Get ready to fall in love with this indulgent 15-minute meal.

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 (See Notes)
  • 2 cups baby spinach (sliced)
  • 4-5 fresh basil leaves (chopped)
  • optional: 1/2 cup grated vegan parmesan cheese (I used Violife)

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large sauté pan over low-medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant.

  2. 2

    Stir in the sun dried tomatoes, oregano, red chili flakes, salt and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Now add the chickpeas, broth, tomato paste, cream and spinach and stir well. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat and cook for about 5 minutes, until warm and the spinach has wilted. Taste; add more salt, pepper or red pepper flakes as desired.

  4. 4

    Remove from heat and stir in the fresh basil and grated parmesan. Serve immediately with crusty bread for dipping, or on to of cooked rice, pasta or even a baked sweet potato. Enjoy!