Description
A vegan twist on the viral comfort food Marry Me Chicken, this Marry Me Chickpeas recipe features a creamy, flavorful tomato and garlic sauce with chickpeas and spinach for a quick, indulgent, and hearty meal.
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)
- 1/2 cup grated vegan parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Warm the 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.
- Add Seasonings and 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 to the pan. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat and cook for about 5 minutes, until the dish is warm through and the spinach has wilted. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or chili flakes as desired.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat. Stir in the chopped fresh basil and grated vegan parmesan cheese if using. Serve immediately with crusty bread for dipping or over cooked rice, pasta, or a baked sweet potato. Enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe is a quick one-pan vegan meal ready in just 15 minutes.
- Use vegan cream such as coconut cream, cashew cream, or store-bought vegan cooking cream.
- The grated vegan parmesan is optional but adds a nice cheesy flavor.
- Serve with crusty bread, rice, pasta, or baked sweet potato for a satisfying meal.
- Adjust red chili flakes to your preferred spice level.
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
