Description
Marry Me Chickpeas is a flavorful and creamy vegan dish featuring tender chickpeas simmered with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and fresh herbs in a luscious vegan cream sauce. This quick and easy skillet meal is perfect for a comforting lunch or dinner and pairs wonderfully with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
Ingredients
Scale
Base 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
Main Ingredients
- 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
Finishing Touches
- 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 minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Add Flavorings: Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, red chili flakes if using, salt, and black pepper. Cook the mixture for about 1 minute to release the flavors.
- Combine Main Ingredients: Add the drained and rinsed chickpeas, vegetable broth, tomato paste, vegan cream, and sliced baby spinach to the skillet. Stir everything well to combine and distribute ingredients evenly.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and the spinach to wilt. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Finish & Serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in fresh chopped basil and vegan parmesan cheese if desired. Serve the dish warm alongside pasta, rice, crusty bread, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Notes
- You can swap vegan cream with any dairy-free creamer or homemade cashew cream for richness.
- Adjust red chili flakes according to your preferred spice level or omit for a mild dish.
- This dish works great as a protein-rich vegan main or as a hearty side dish.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat gently on the stovetop.
