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Marry Me Chickpeas

Delicious Marry Me Chickpeas in Creamy Tuscan Sauce

Marry Me Chickpeas are a delightful vegetarian meal in a creamy Tuscan sauce that's both quick and flavorful.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Can be substituted with olive oil for a dairy-free version.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Use fresh minced garlic for the best taste.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Oregano Use dried or fresh.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Adjust based on heat preference.
  • 0.25 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper Fresh ground is always best for aroma.
For the Chickpeas
  • 0.5 cup Chopped Sun-dried Tomatoes Fresh tomatoes can be used but decrease broth accordingly.
  • 1 cup Vegetable Broth Chicken broth or water can be used as alternatives.
  • 2 cans Chickpeas Ensure they are drained.
For the Creaminess
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with half-and-half or coconut cream for a lighter version.
  • 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan Nutritional yeast offers a vegan alternative.
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Basil Dried basil can be used in lesser quantities.

Equipment

  • Sauté pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large sauté pan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter until bubbly. Add 4 cloves of minced garlic, ½ teaspoon each of salt, oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes, along with ¼ teaspoon of ground black pepper. Sauté for about 2 minutes or until the garlic is fragrant and golden, taking care not to let it burn.
  2. Stir in ½ cup of chopped sun-dried tomatoes followed by 1 cup of vegetable broth and 2 cans of drained chickpeas. Keep the heat at medium and cook uncovered for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the mixture is heated through and slightly thickened.
  3. Remove the pan from heat and gently fold in 1 cup of heavy cream and ½ cup of grated parmesan cheese. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce becomes rich and creamy. Then add 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh basil.
  4. Spoon the Marry Me Chickpeas into bowls and serve warm with crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 15gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 9gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For the best experience, serve your Marry Me Chickpeas warm with crusty bread right after cooking.

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