Description
Creamy, high-protein Marry Me Chickpeas are the ultimate dairy-free vegan dinner packed with flavor and pantry staples.
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 (or coconut milk)
2 cups baby spinach, sliced
4–5 fresh basil leaves, chopped
Optional: 1/2 cup grated vegan parmesan
Instructions
1. In a large sauté pan over low-medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring until fragrant.
2. Stir in the sun dried tomatoes, oregano, chili flakes, salt and pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
3. Add chickpeas, broth, tomato paste, cream, and spinach. Stir well. Simmer 5 minutes until spinach wilts.
4. Taste and adjust seasoning. Remove from heat.
5. Stir in fresh basil and vegan parmesan. Serve warm with rice, bread, or pasta.
Notes
Use coconut milk or cashew cream if vegan cream is unavailable.
Add cayenne for more heat, or reduce chili flakes for milder flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.25 cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg