Description
Marry Me Chickpeas is a creamy, flavorful vegetarian dish inspired by the viral ‘Marry Me Chicken’ recipe. Made with chickpeas in a rich sun-dried tomato cream sauce, it’s a comforting and satisfying meatless meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (in oil), chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional for vegan use)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes, and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, and thyme. Cook for another 2 minutes to blend flavors.
- Add chickpeas and stir to coat in the mixture.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Let cook for 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat and stir in cream and Parmesan cheese (if using). Simmer for another 5–7 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm.
Notes
- Use coconut cream and skip the Parmesan for a vegan version.
- Great served over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread.
- Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg