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Marry Me Chickpeas
A quick, easy, and incredibly flavorful plant-based dish, 'Marry Me Chickpeas' is perfect for a budget-friendly weeknight meal. This recipe features tender chickpeas simmered in a creamy, savory sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, garlic, and onions, all seasoned with aromatic spices. It's a comforting and hearty vegan meal that comes together in under 30 minutes.
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Creamy Chickpeas with Sun-dried Tomatoes
Recipe Information
10m
Prep Time
20m
Cook Time
30m
Total Time
2
Servings
Easy
Vegan/Plant-based
English
Nutrition (per serving)
420
Calories
18g
Protein
45g
Carbs
20g
Fat
Spinach wilting into the sauce
Ingredients
Servings: 2
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Ready to serve Marry Me Chickpeas
Instructions
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- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.4m
Preview4mPreviewHeat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent. - Add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.2m
Preview2mPreviewAdd minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant. - Stir in smoked paprika and dried oregano, cooking for about 30 seconds until aromatic. Then, add the rinsed and drained chickpeas to the skillet.2m
Preview2mPreviewStir in smoked paprika and dried oregano, cooking for about 30 seconds until aromatic. Then, add the rinsed and drained chickpeas to the skillet. - Pour in the plant-based cream or coconut milk. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce slightly thickens.7mPreview7mPreviewPour in the plant-based cream or coconut milk. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce slightly thickens.
- Add the fresh spinach to the skillet, stirring until it wilts, which should take 2-3 minutes. Season generously with salt and black pepper to taste.3mPreview3mPreviewAdd the fresh spinach to the skillet, stirring until it wilts, which should take 2-3 minutes. Season generously with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh parsley or basil. This dish is excellent on its own, with crusty bread, rice, or pasta.1m
Preview1mPreviewRemove from heat and serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh parsley or basil. This dish is excellent on its own, with crusty bread, rice, or pasta.
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