Description
Marry Me Chickpeas are a delightful vegetarian twist on the classic Marry Me Chicken, bringing together creamy, sun-dried tomato sauce and protein-packed chickpeas in a quick and satisfying dish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this recipe is perfect for cozy date nights or busy weeknight dinners. The rich flavors meld beautifully, making it a heartwarming meal that everyone will love. Serve it as a main course or with crusty bread for dipping; either way, you’ll find it hard to resist falling in love with this easy Italian-inspired chickpea dish.
Ingredients
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- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp each salt, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, roughly chopped
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated parmesan
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Heat butter in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic, salt, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, and black pepper; cook for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, vegetable broth, and chickpeas; cook uncovered for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and mix in heavy cream, parmesan cheese, and fresh basil until well combined.
- Serve warm with crusty bread or over rice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk. Customize by adding vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra flavor and nutrition.