Marry Me Chickpeas
These Marry Me Chickpeas are a one-pan vegetarian twist on the viral recipe. An indulgent yet healthy-ish twist on Marry Me Chicken.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon each salt and ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 2 cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or half and half
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- Crusty bread or garlic bread, for serving
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet or frypan over medium heat. Add the olive oil. Add the garlic and shallots and cook for 3-4 minutes, until just softened. Add in the seasonings: thyme, oregano, salt, pepper and chili flakes.
- Add the chickpeas and sun-dried tomatoes and cook another few minutes, stirring often. Then, sprinkle on the flour and cook for another minute.
- Whisk in the tomato paste and the broth and bring to a simmer. Cook for 10-15 minutes until hot and the flavors have come together.
- Reduce the heat to low, then add the cream. Stir for another minute or two, then remove from heat. Stir in the parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and basil, and serve over crusty garlic bread!
Notes
For a dairy-free version, use dairy-free options.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 319kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 13gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 1103mgPotassium: 553mgFiber: 7gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 919IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 255mgIron: 3mg