Marry Me Chickpeas
These Marry Me Chickpeas are creamy, flavorful, and beyond satisfying. A one-pan dish that comes together fast — and disappears even faster.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 383kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil 15 ml
- 1 small yellow onion, minced 100 g
- 3 cloves garlic, minced 10 g
- 1 cup roasted red pepper, finely chopped 150 g
- 1 tbsp tomato paste 15 g
- ½ tsp dried oregano 1 g
- ½ tsp dried thyme 1 g
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika 0.5 g
- ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper a pinch
- ¾ tsp salt 4.5 g
- ¾ cup vegetable broth 180 ml
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk 240 ml
- 2 cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed 425 g each
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast 10 g
- 2 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped 60 g
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced onion and garlic. Cook for 3–4 minutes, until softened.1 tbsp olive oil, 1 small yellow onion, minced, 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Add the roasted red pepper, tomato paste, oregano, thyme, smoked paprika, cayenne, and salt. Stir and cook for 2–3 minutes.1 cup roasted red pepper, finely chopped, 1 tbsp tomato paste, ½ tsp dried oregano, ½ tsp dried thyme, ¼ tsp smoked paprika, ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper, ¾ tsp salt
- Pour in the vegetable broth and coconut milk. Stir until everything is well combined.¾ cup vegetable broth, 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- Stir in the chickpeas and nutritional yeast (if using). Let it simmer for 5–7 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly.2 cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed, 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- Stir in the chopped spinach and cook for another minute or until just wilted. Serve warm. Enjoy with crusty bread, rice, or your favorite grain.2 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped
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Notes
🔀 Recipe Variations
- 🍄 Add mushrooms – Sauté them with the onions for extra umami.
- 🍋 Add lemon juice – For a bit of brightness before serving.
- 🌿 Swap the spinach – Try kale or chopped chard.
- 🥔 Serve over potatoes – For an ultra-cozy meal.
🫙 Storage & Make-Ahead
🧊 Storage:
Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. The flavors deepen even more overnight.⏳ Make-ahead tip:
You can make the entire dish ahead of time and reheat gently on the stovetop. Add a splash of broth or water if needed to loosen the sauce.Nutrition
Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 1773mg | Potassium: 744mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1875IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 135mg | Iron: 6mg