Description
Creamy, spiced chickpeas in a luscious sauce make marry me chickpeas a soulful culinary experience that promises comfort and depth. Mediterranean flavors dance together, inviting diners to savor each richly seasoned bite with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup vegan cream (cashew cream, coconut milk, or dairy-free half & half)
- 2 cups baby spinach, sliced
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 4–5 fresh basil leaves, chopped
Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated vegan parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over low-medium temperature, creating a gentle cooking environment.
- Introduce minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, continuously stirring until an aromatic fragrance emerges.
- Incorporate sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, red chili flakes, salt, and black pepper, allowing flavors to meld for approximately one minute.
- Pour in chickpeas, vegetable broth, tomato paste, vegan cream, and spinach, thoroughly mixing all components until evenly distributed.
- Allow the mixture to reach a gentle simmer, cooking for 5 minutes until the sauce is thoroughly heated and spinach becomes delicately wilted.
- Evaluate and refine the seasoning, adding additional salt, black pepper, or chili flakes to enhance the flavor profile.
- Remove from heat and gently fold in fresh basil and grated vegan parmesan, creating a harmonious final touch.
- Present immediately alongside crusty bread, or serve atop rice, pasta, or baked sweet potatoes for a complete culinary experience.
Notes
- Enhance the flavor by toasting chickpeas briefly before adding other ingredients to create a crispy exterior and deeper nutty taste.
- Customize the heat level by adjusting red chili flakes or using smoked paprika for a milder, smoky alternative.
- Use fresh or canned chickpeas interchangeably, but drain and rinse canned chickpeas thoroughly to reduce sodium content.
- Make it meal-prep friendly by storing in an airtight container for up to 4 days, allowing flavors to develop and intensify over time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg