Description
Marry Me Chickpeas is a quick and flavorful one-pan dish featuring hearty chickpeas simmered in a creamy tomato and coconut milk sauce, infused with Italian herbs and a touch of heat from chili flakes. This comforting recipe is perfect for a vegan weeknight dinner and can be served over toasted bread, rice, or pasta.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ tbsp tomato paste
- ½ cup sun dried tomatoes
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp red chili flakes
- 1 tsp salt
- ¾ cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 30 oz canned chickpeas (2 cans), drained and rinsed
- 1 handful fresh spinach or basil, torn
Instructions
- Sauté aromatics: In a pan over medium heat, add the olive oil, minced onion, and garlic. Sauté until fragrant and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add tomatoes and seasoning: Stir in the sun dried tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, red chili flakes, and salt. Continue to sauté until everything is well combined and fragrant, approximately 3 minutes.
- Make the sauce and add chickpeas: Pour in the vegetable broth and coconut milk, stirring well to form a rich sauce. Add the drained chickpeas, then cover the pan and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes to heat through and meld flavors.
- Finish with greens and serve: Remove the cover, stir in fresh spinach or basil until wilted, and serve hot with your choice of toasted bread, rice, or pasta.
- Storage: Store any leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Notes
- This dish is naturally vegan and gluten-free.
- Adjust the red chili flakes to control the heat level according to your preference.
- Use fresh basil for a more aromatic flavor or spinach for added nutrition.
- For added protein, consider topping with toasted pine nuts or nutritional yeast.
- Best served warm; reheat gently on the stove to preserve flavors.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
