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Marry Me Chickpeas: The Ultimate Creamy & Delicious Recipe

Fall in love with Marry Me Chickpeas! This quick, one-pan vegetarian dinner features hearty chickpeas in a luscious, creamy sun-dried tomato sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it's a proposal-worthy meal perfect for any night of the week.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp oil from the sun-dried tomato jar
  • 1 shallot finely minced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes or more, to taste
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream or full-fat coconut milk for vegan
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast for vegan
  • 2 cans chickpeas (15-ounce), rinsed and drained
  • 3 cups fresh spinach packed
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil and sun-dried tomato oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced shallot and cook until softened, about 2-3 minutes. Add the minced garlic, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes, and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  2. Pour in the vegetable broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Bring to a simmer and let it reduce slightly for about 2 minutes.
  3. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and grated Parmesan cheese. Stir continuously until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
  4. Add the rinsed and drained chickpeas to the skillet, stirring to coat them in the sauce. Add the fresh spinach by the handful, stirring until it has all wilted into the sauce. Let it all simmer gently for 5-7 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
  5. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the fresh chopped basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 550kcalProtein: 18gFat: 35gFiber: 12g

Notes

Vegan Option: Use full-fat coconut milk instead of heavy cream and 2-3 tablespoons of nutritional yeast in place of Parmesan cheese.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Keyword creamy chickpeas,Marry Me Chickpeas,one pan recipe,vegetarian dinner

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