Description
This Marry Me Chickpeas recipe is a delightful and creamy dish that combines the earthy flavors of chickpeas with a rich coconut milk sauce and a hint of tangy sun-dried tomatoes. Perfect for a cozy night in or a special dinner, these chickpeas are sure to win your heart.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Dish:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup canned coconut milk or heavy cream
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast for vegan
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté onion until soft. Add garlic, red pepper flakes, oregano, and smoked paprika.
- Add Flavors: Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, cook briefly, then pour in broth and coconut milk. Simmer gently.
- Cook Chickpeas: Add chickpeas and simmer uncovered until sauce thickens slightly.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in cheese or nutritional yeast, season with salt and pepper, garnish with herbs, and serve.
Notes
- Serve over rice, pasta, or crusty bread.
- Swap coconut milk with heavy cream for a richer dish.
- Add spinach or kale for extra greens.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
