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A close-up shot of Tuscan chickpeas in a creamy sauce, showing the texture of the sun-dried tomatoes and wilted spinach.

Marry Me Chickpeas: The Creamiest, Dreamiest 30-Minute Meal

This Marry Me Chickpeas recipe is an incredibly creamy, savory, and easy one-pan meal that's ready in under 30 minutes. A perfect vegetarian dinner featuring sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a luscious coconut milk sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Shallot finely minced
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes in oil drained and chopped
  • 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes or more, to taste
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Broth
  • 1 can Full-Fat Coconut Milk 13.5 oz
  • 2 cans Chickpeas 15 oz each, rinsed and drained
  • 5 oz Fresh Spinach
  • 1/4 cup Nutritional Yeast or Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • Salt and Black Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet
  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Knife

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced shallot and cook until softened, about 2-3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  2. Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Cook for about 1 minute to let their flavors bloom.
  3. Pour in the vegetable broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits. Bring to a simmer, then stir in the full-fat coconut milk until smooth.
  4. Add the rinsed and drained chickpeas. Let the sauce simmer gently for 5-7 minutes, allowing it to thicken and the flavors to meld.
  5. Stir in the fresh spinach, a handful at a time, until it has all wilted into the sauce.
  6. Turn off the heat and stir in the nutritional yeast or Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

Notes

Tip 1: Use full-fat, canned coconut milk for the richest and creamiest sauce.
Tip 2: Don't be shy with the sun-dried tomatoes; they are the star flavor of this dish.
Tip 3: For an extra touch of freshness, squeeze a bit of lemon juice over the dish right before serving.