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Marry Me Chickpeas

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A delightful dish of rich, creamy chickpeas infused with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil, perfect for cozy nights or special gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 5 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • (2) 15-ounce cans chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 cup vegan cream
  • 2 cups baby spinach (sliced)
  • 4–5 fresh basil leaves (chopped)
  • Optional: 1/2 cup grated vegan parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Sauté the garlic in olive oil over medium heat until fragrant.
  2. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and stir for a minute.
  3. Sprinkle in the oregano, red chili flakes, salt, and black pepper; toast for 30 seconds.
  4. Add the chickpeas and mix them into the sautéed ingredients.
  5. Pour in the vegetable broth and add the tomato paste, stirring well.
  6. Let it simmer on low heat for 10 minutes.
  7. Slowly stir in the vegan cream and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  8. Add the spinach and basil; stir until the spinach wilts.
  9. If using, sprinkle in the grated vegan parmesan and stir until melted.
  10. Serve and enjoy your Marry Me Chickpeas!

Notes

This dish can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 3 days, or frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

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Keywords: chickpeas, vegan, comfort food, Italian, healthy recipe, easy dinner

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