Marry Me Chickpeas
A flavorful and hearty chickpea dish with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and fresh herbs, perfect for a cozy meal.
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 See Notes
- 2 cups baby spinach sliced
- 4-5 fresh basil leaves basil chopped
- 1/2 cup vegan parmesan cheese optional, I used Violife
Instructions
- In a large sauté pan over low-medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
- Stir in the sun dried tomatoes, oregano, red chili flakes, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add the chickpeas, broth, tomato paste, cream, and spinach. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Cook for about 5 minutes, until warm and the spinach has wilted. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Remove from heat and stir in the fresh basil and grated parmesan (if using). Serve immediately.
Notes
For the best flavor, use high-quality sun-dried tomatoes and fresh herbs. Serve with crusty bread, over rice, or on a baked sweet potato.