Marry Me Chickpeas

I’m a little behind on this whole “marry me” trend. That’s just the story of my life…never keeping up with trends 😂 But, here we are, and I am so excited to share these Marry Me Chickpeas with you. This chickpea recipe is made in one pot, packs in soooo much flavor and is super comforting. Best served with some sort of bread for dipping, you are going to love these!

Step One: Get the Ingredients Together

Since this is cooked all in one pan, it is best to have everything measured out and ready to go before you start cooking.

Here is what you need:

• olive oil – or use the oil from the sun-dried tomato jar
• garlic
• dried thyme
• oregano
• onion powder
• pepper
• sun-dried tomatoes
• chickpeas
• broth – I used vegan chicken broth
• non-dairy cream
• grated vegan parmesan – I used Follow Your Heart
• spinach
• chili crisp – optional, for some spice
• fresh basil

Step Two: Cook it Up

Like I said, this recipe comes together quickly, so let’s just get into it.

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic & dry seasonings and cook for 60 seconds. Pour in the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another 60 seconds.

Add the chickpeas and toss. Pour in the broth & cream and bring to a low boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

Add the vegan parmesan & spinach and toss until the spinach is wilted.

Step Three: Finish & Serve

Once the spinach and parmesan is incorporated, the sauce should be thickened up and it should smell delicious.

If you like some spice, now is the time to add a drizzle of chili crisp. And finally, finish it all off with some fresh basil.

Grab some bread for dipping and dig in! This chickpea recipe is pure comfort food. Make this as an alternative to pasta night…you get the same vibe, just without the extra carbs.

Tips & Tricks

I used sun-dried tomatoes in oil, so I used oil from the jar instead of olive oil.

My two favorite non-dairy creams for savory recipes are Trader Joe’s Heavy Whipping Cream and Ripple. A lot of other non-dairy creams have a sweet hint, even though they aren’t sweetened. If you use non-dairy milk instead, I would skip the broth and use 1/2 teaspoon of vegan bouillon instead.

You can serve this as is, with bread or over a grain – I personally like couscous or quinoa.