Marry Me Creamy Chickpeas
A delicious and quick vegan dish that features hearty chickpeas in a creamy sauce of coconut milk, sun-dried tomatoes, and spices, perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1.5 tablespoons tomato paste
- 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 850 grams canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 handful spinach or basil, torn
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients and prepare them accordingly: mince the onion and garlic, chop the sun-dried tomatoes, and rinse the canned chickpeas.
Cooking the Base
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced onion and garlic, stirring frequently until fragrant and the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
Incorporating Flavors
- Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, red chili flakes, and salt. Cook for an additional 3 minutes, stirring continuously.
Creating the Sauce
- Pour in vegetable broth and coconut milk, stirring well to create a cohesive sauce.
Adding Chickpeas
- Add drained and rinsed chickpeas to the sauce, ensuring each is coated. Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Finishing Touches
- Stir in torn spinach or basil just before serving.
Serving
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve warm over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread.
Notes
This dish is vegan and can be easily customized with additional vegetables or proteins.