Description
Creamy marry me chickpeas deliver comfort with Mediterranean charm, promising irresistible flavor in every spoonful. Rich with aromatic spices and tender chickpeas, you’ll fall in love with this simple yet sensational dish that brings warmth to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cans (15 ounces/425 grams each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup vegan cream
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
Seasoning and Aromatics:
- 5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped sundried tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 4–5 fresh basil leaves, chopped
Optional Topping:
- 1/2 cup vegan parmesan (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté minced garlic in olive oil over low-medium heat until aromatic, approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Introduce sundried tomatoes, oregano, chili flakes, salt, and pepper, allowing flavors to meld for 60 seconds.
- Pour in chickpeas, vegetable broth, tomato paste, and plant-based cream, gently incorporating spinach for even distribution.
- Simmer the mixture for 5 minutes, ensuring spinach softens and ingredients are thoroughly heated.
- Evaluate seasoning, adjusting with additional salt, pepper, or chili flakes to enhance taste profile.
- Remove from heat, garnish with freshly chopped basil and optional vegan parmesan for a final flavor boost.
Notes
- Infuse Garlic Slowly cook garlic in oil to prevent burning and release maximum flavor without bitterness.
- Customize Spice Levels Adjust chili flakes based on heat preference, starting with a small amount and gradually increasing for personal taste.
- Boost Protein Content Swap spinach for kale or add extra plant-based protein like tofu or tempeh for a more substantial meal.
- Make Ahead Friendly This dish tastes even better the next day, so consider preparing in advance to let flavors develop and meld together.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg