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Marry Me Chickpeas Recipe

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Marry Me Chickpeas is a creamy, flavorful vegan dish that combines tender chickpeas with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and fresh herbs simmered in a rich vegan cream sauce. Perfect served with crusty bread, over rice, pasta, or a baked sweet potato, this comforting recipe is easy to prepare on the stovetop and packed with vibrant, Mediterranean-inspired flavors.

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 dried 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 (such as cashew cream or store-bought vegan cooking cream)
  • 2 cups baby spinach, sliced
  • 4–5 fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • Optional: 1/2 cup grated vegan parmesan cheese (e.g., Violife)

Instructions

  1. Sauté Garlic: In a large sauté pan on low to medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
  2. Add Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Spices: Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, red chili flakes, salt, and black pepper. Cook for about 1 minute to allow the spices and flavors to meld.
  3. Simmer Chickpeas and Vegetables: Add the drained chickpeas, vegetable broth, tomato paste, vegan cream, and sliced spinach to the pan. Stir well to combine all ingredients. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat and cook for approximately 5 minutes, until heated through and the spinach has wilted. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or red chili flakes if desired.
  4. Finish and Serve: Remove the pan from heat and stir in the chopped fresh basil and grated vegan parmesan cheese if using. Serve the creamy chickpeas immediately with crusty bread for dipping, or spoon over cooked rice, pasta, or a baked sweet potato. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Use any type of vegan cream suitable for cooking, such as cashew cream or coconut-based cream, for a rich and creamy texture.
  • The optional vegan parmesan cheese adds a nutty, cheesy flavor but can be omitted for a dairy-free, lower fat version.
  • Adjust chili flakes to suit your preferred spice level.
  • This dish pairs well with crusty bread, rice, pasta, or baked sweet potatoes for a complete meal.

Keywords: vegan chickpea recipe, creamy chickpeas, Mediterranean vegan dish, easy vegan dinner, plant-based chickpeas, vegan comfort food

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