Marry Me Chickpeas
Fall in love with this vegetarian twist on the classic Marry Me Chicken! These Marry Me Chickpeas feature a creamy, Italian-style tomato sauce paired with nutritious chickpeas for a satisfying and flavorful dish. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's perfect for a cozy date night or an easy weeknight dinner.
Servings: 4
Calories: 432kcal
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter 28 g
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ½ tsp each salt oregano, crushed red pepper flakes
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes roughly chopped
- 1 cup vegetable broth 236 mL
- 2 cans 15 oz each chickpeas, drained (425 g each)
- 1 cup heavy cream or substitute half-and-half for a lighter version
- ½ cup grated parmesan
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
Instructions
Prepare the Flavor Base
- Heat the butter in a large sauté pan over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic, salt, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, and black pepper.
- Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
Add the Chickpeas and Tomatoes
- Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, vegetable broth, and chickpeas.
- Let the mixture cook uncovered for 5 minutes on medium heat, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Finish the Dish
- Remove the pan from heat.
- Stir in the heavy cream, grated parmesan, and fresh basil.
- Mix until everything is well combined and creamy.
Serve and Enjoy
- Serve warm with crusty bread for dipping.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Make It Vegan: Swap butter for olive oil, heavy cream for coconut milk, and parmesan for nutritional yeast.
Add Protein: Serve over quinoa or pasta for an extra hearty meal.
Extra Flavor: Stir in baby spinach at the end for added greens.