Marry Me Chickpeas
Marry Me Chickpeas is a rich and creamy vegetarian twist on the famous Marry Me Chicken. This dish features tender chickpeas simmered in a luscious sun-dried tomato cream sauce, seasoned with garlic, oregano, and crushed red pepper. It’s a quick, flavor-packed meal perfect for date night or a cozy weeknight dinner. Serve it with crusty bread to soak up every last drop of the sauce!
Servings: 4
Calories: 432kcal
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter 28 g
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes roughly chopped
- 1 cup vegetable broth 236 mL
- 2 cans 15 oz each chickpeas, drained (425 g each)
- 1 cup heavy cream can substitute half-and-half
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Heat the butter in a large sauté pan or pot over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic, salt, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the garlic is fragrant.
- Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, vegetable broth, and chickpeas. Let the mixture cook uncovered on medium heat for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend.
- Remove the pan from heat and stir in the heavy cream, grated parmesan, and fresh basil. Mix until fully combined.
- Serve warm with crusty bread for dipping. Enjoy!
Notes
This dish is highly adaptable — you can add spinach or kale for extra greens, or swap in cannellini beans for a slightly different texture.
For a vegan version, use plant-based butter, coconut cream, and nutritional yeast instead of parmesan.