Description
Indulge in the creamy, rich flavors of Marry Me Chickpeas, a delightful vegetarian twist on the classic Marry Me Chicken. In just 15 minutes, this quick and flavorful dish combines protein-packed chickpeas with a luscious Italian-style tomato sauce, featuring sun-dried tomatoes and aromatic garlic. Perfect for a cozy date night or a simple weeknight dinner, these chickpeas are versatile enough to be served as a main course or an appetizer. With their savory taste and hearty texture, they will win over the hearts of vegetarians and meat lovers alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, roughly chopped
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated parmesan
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- In a large sauté pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic, salt, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, and black pepper; sauté for 2 minutes.
- Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, vegetable broth, and chickpeas; cook uncovered for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and mix in heavy cream and parmesan 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: 425
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 75mg