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Marry Me Chickpeas

A delicious blend of chickpeas in a creamy sauce with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and spices that’s sure to impress.

Ingredients

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  • 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)
  • 45 fresh basil leaves (chopped)
  • Optional: 1/2 cup grated vegan parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds.
  3. Toss in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, red chili flakes, salt, and pepper.
  4. Add the drained chickpeas and stir gently to combine.
  5. Pour in the vegetable broth and tomato paste, and bring to a simmer.
  6. Add the vegan cream and sliced spinach, stirring to combine.
  7. Sprinkle in the optional vegan parmesan cheese if desired.
  8. Serve warm, over rice or pasta.

Notes

For a creamy twist, try adding pesto or a squeeze of lime before serving.

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Keywords: chickpeas, vegan recipe, Mediterranean cooking, easy dinner, comfort food