Marry Me Chickpeas
A delightful and comforting vegan dish with creamy chickpeas, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
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
- Sauté the garlic in olive oil over low-medium heat until fragrant.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, red chili flakes, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
- Combine chickpeas, vegetable broth, tomato paste, vegan cream, and spinach. Stir well.
- Simmer for about 5 minutes until warmed through and spinach wilts.
- Finish by adjusting seasoning, stirring in basil and optional parmesan. Serve immediately.
Notes
The vegan cream adds a rich texture to the dish. It can be substituted with regular cream or another plant-based alternative.