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Joe Rooney

Marry Me Chickpeas Easy Weeknight Dinner Recipe

This Marry Me Chickpeas recipe is a delightful vegan take on the viral Marry Me Chicken, perfect for an easy dinner or weeknight meal. It's a flavorful, Italian-inspired dish that makes a fantastic family dinner option, highlighting chickpeas for a hearty vegetarian dinner everyone will love.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 294
Ingredients Method Notes

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, I used Violife

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-low heat. Add the minced garlic and cook while stirring for about 1 to 2 minutes until the aroma develops.
  2. Add the chopped sun dried tomatoes along with oregano, red chili flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir and cook this mixture for another minute to blend the flavors.
  3. Pour in the chickpeas, vegetable broth, tomato paste, vegan cream, and add the baby spinach. Stir everything together and let it simmer gently on medium heat for approximately 5 minutes until the spinach softens and the mixture is heated through. Adjust seasoning by tasting and adding more salt or chili flakes if needed.
  4. Take the pan off the heat, fold in the freshly chopped basil and sprinkle the grated vegan parmesan cheese. Serve right away with crusty bread for dipping or over rice, pasta, or a baked sweet potato. Enjoy your meal!

Notes

  • For a creamier texture, use full-fat vegan cream. The vegan parmesan is optional but adds a nice cheesy flavor; Violife is a great brand to try. Serve with your favorite sides like crusty bread, pasta, rice, or a baked sweet potato for a complete meal.