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Marry Me Chickpeas

Marry Me Chickpeas is a flavorful and comforting dish combining creamy coconut milk and wholesome chickpeas, perfect for busy weeknights or romantic dinners. It’s delicious, simple to prepare, and plant-based!

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • ½ tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon red chili flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
  • 2 cans (14 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup vegetable stock
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 68 fresh basil leaves, roughly shredded
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté crushed garlic for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add Italian seasoning, red chili flakes, and black pepper; cook for 1 minute.
  • Stir in tomato paste and mix well.
  • Add sun-dried tomatoes, fresh thyme, chickpeas, and vegetable stock; simmer gently for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in coconut milk and fresh basil; simmer for another minute.
  • Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then serve.

Notes

Adjust the amount of red chili flakes based on your spice preference.
Using high-quality sun-dried tomatoes enhances the flavor of the dish.

  • Author: mary
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 4
  • Sodium: 480
  • Fat: 15
  • Saturated Fat: 9
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 30
  • Fiber: 8
  • Protein: 9
  • Cholesterol: 0