Marry Me Chickpeas
If you’re in search of a quick and delightful meal that everyone will rave about, Marry Me Chickpeas is your answer! Combining the comforting flavors of Italian cuisine with nourishing ingredients, this dish is both satisfying and easy to prepare. In just 15 minutes, you can whip up a creamy chickpea stew that feels indulgent yet is entirely vegan-friendly. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this one-pan wonder features hearty chickpeas, fresh spinach, and a luscious sauce that will warm your heart and fill your belly.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 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
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over low-medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, red chili flakes, salt, and black pepper; cook for about 1 minute.
- Add drained chickpeas, vegetable broth, tomato paste, vegan cream, and sliced spinach. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer for about 5 minutes until warmed through.
- Remove from heat and stir in fresh basil. Serve immediately with crusty bread or over rice or pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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