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Marry Me Chickpeas with Creamy Tuscan Sauce Recipe

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Marry Me Chickpeas is a creamy, flavorful dish featuring tender chickpeas simmered in a rich Tuscan-inspired sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and fresh basil. This comforting vegetarian meal is perfect served warm alongside crusty bread.

Ingredients

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Flavor Base

  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter (28 g)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp oregano
  • ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper

Main Ingredients

  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (roughly chopped)
  • 1 cup vegetable broth (236 mL)
  • 2 15-oz cans chickpeas (drained, 425 g cans each)

Finishing Ingredients

  • 1 cup heavy cream (can substitute half-and-half)
  • ½ cup grated parmesan
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Flavor Base: In a large sauté pan or pot over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Add the minced garlic, salt, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, and ground black pepper. Cook for about 2 minutes until the garlic becomes fragrant and the spices are well incorporated.
  2. Add the Fillings: Stir in the roughly chopped sun-dried tomatoes, vegetable broth, and drained chickpeas. Continue cooking uncovered over medium heat for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the mixture to warm through.
  3. Finish and Serve: Remove the pan from heat. Stir in the heavy cream, grated parmesan cheese, and chopped fresh basil until the sauce is creamy and well combined. Serve the dish warm, ideally accompanied by crusty bread for dipping and scooping.

Notes

  • You can substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream for a lighter sauce.
  • Use gluten-free bread if you want to keep the dish gluten-free when serving.
  • Adjust crushed red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.
  • For a vegan version, substitute butter with olive oil, heavy cream with coconut cream, and parmesan with a vegan cheese alternative.
  • This dish is great as a main or a hearty side.

Keywords: chickpeas, creamy Tuscan sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, vegetarian, easy dinner, Tuscan chickpeas

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