Description
Marry Me Chickpeas are a delightful vegetarian twist on the classic comfort food, featuring a creamy Italian-style tomato sauce and protein-packed chickpeas. This dish is incredibly quick to prepare, taking only 15 minutes from start to finish, making it perfect for busy weeknights or romantic date nights at home. With flavor-packed ingredients like garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil, each bite promises a burst of rich taste that is both satisfying and nutritious. Whether served over rice, with crusty bread for dipping, or alongside a fresh salad, Marry Me Chickpeas are sure to impress even the most discerning palates.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cans chickpeas (15 oz each), drained
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- In a large sauté pan over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the minced garlic with salt, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, and black pepper for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes, vegetable broth, and chickpeas to the pan. Cook uncovered for 5 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Remove from heat and stir 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 dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 392
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg