Marry Me Chickpeas
Win hearts and prepare to fall in love with these Marry Me Chickpeas, a vegetarian twist on Marry Me Chicken! With a creamy Italian-style tomato sauce and nutritious chickpeas, this incredible 30 minute meal is perfect for date night.
Ingredients
Scaled from 4 servings
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter (28 g)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ tsp each salt, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (roughly chopped)
- 1 cup vegetable broth (236 mL)
- 2 15-oz cans chickpeas (drained, 425 g cans)
- 1 cup heavy cream (can sub half-and-half)
- ½ cup grated parmesan
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
Instructions
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Flavor Base: Heat 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, 4 cloves garlic, ½ tsp each salt, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, and ¼ tsp ground black pepper in a large saute pan or pot over medium heat. Cook for about 2 minutes, until garlic is fragrant.
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Fillings: Stir in ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, 1 cup vegetable broth, and 2 15-oz cans chickpeas. Continue cooking on medium, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
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Finish: Remove from heat. Stir in 1 cup heavy cream ½ cup grated parmesan, and 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil. Serve warm with crusty bread.
Nutrition
Per serving
| Calories | 432 |
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| Fat | 22.3 |
| Saturated fat | 12.9 |
| Cholesterol | 66 |
| Sodium | 1204 |
| Carbohydrates | 44.2 |
| Fiber | 8.3 |
| Sugar | 0.8 |
| Protein | 15.7 |