Marry Me Chickpeas: Creamy Vegan Dinner in 30 Min
This Marry Me Chickpeas recipe is a quick and flavorful plant-based dinner made with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and a creamy vegan sauce. Perfect for busy nights, it’s wholesome, protein-rich, and ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 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 see notes
- 2 cups baby spinach sliced
- 4 –5 fresh basil leaves chopped
- Optional: 1/2 cup grated vegan parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over low-medium heat. Add garlic and cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, red chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add chickpeas, broth, tomato paste, vegan cream, and spinach. Stir well.
- Bring to a gentle simmer and cook 5 minutes, until spinach wilts and sauce thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat. Stir in basil and vegan parmesan if using.
- Serve warm over rice, pasta, bread, or baked sweet potatoes.
Notes
For the creamiest Marry Me Chickpeas, use coconut cream or your favorite dairy-free substitute. For a spicy twist, add extra chili flakes.
Nutrition (per serving, approx.):
Calories: 310
Protein: 13g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fat: 12g
Fiber: 9g
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 720mg
Calories: 310
Protein: 13g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fat: 12g
Fiber: 9g
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 720mg