Description
Marry Me Chickpeas is a delightful, creamy dish that is sure to win over your taste buds and possibly even your heart! This irresistible recipe features chickpeas cooked in a rich tomato-based sauce infused with aromatic herbs and spices, all brought together by the lusciousness of coconut milk. Ready in just 20 minutes, Marry Me Chickpeas is perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or an impressive meal for guests. Serve it over rice, pasta, or alongside crusty bread to soak up every bit of the flavorful sauce.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1/2 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 cup (30 g) sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 2 cans (14 oz / 400 g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup (200 ml) vegetable stock
- 1 cup (200 ml) coconut milk
- 6–8 fresh basil leaves, roughly shredded
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté crushed garlic until fragrant (about 1-2 minutes).
- Add Italian seasoning, red chili flakes, and ground black pepper; cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in tomato paste until well blended with the spices.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes, fresh thyme, chickpeas, and vegetable stock; bring to a simmer and cover for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in coconut milk and let simmer for another minute before adding shredded basil.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg