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Marry Me Chickpeas for a Vegan Dinner

Deliciously Creamy Marry Me Chickpeas for a Vegan Dinner

Discover the heartwarming flavors of Marry Me Chickpeas, a creamy vegan dinner ready in just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chickpeas
  • 1 can Chickpeas drained and rinsed
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1 cup Vegan Cream or cashew cream for creamier texture
  • ½ cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • ½ cup Basil fresh, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for sautéing
Seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • medium skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a medium skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Once the oil shimmers, add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant and golden.
  2. Stir in ½ cup of chopped sun-dried tomatoes and 1 can of drained chickpeas, followed by 2 tablespoons of tomato paste. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  3. Introduce 1 cup of vegan cream to the skillet, reduce heat to low and let simmer for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add a handful of freshly chopped basil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for an additional minute.
  5. Serve the creamy mixture over quinoa, pasta, or with crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 20mg

Notes

For an extra kick, consider adding red pepper flakes or diced jalapeños during the cooking process for a delightful twist.

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