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How To Make 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.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 432 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course , Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
Mediterranean , Italian , American
Ingredients
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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Notes
- This recipe does well stored in the fridge for up to 7 days (it's great for vegetarian meal prep)! When ready to reheat, just pop it in the microwave in 30 second bursts until warm.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
432kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
44.2g
(15%)
Protein
15.7g
(31%)
Fat
22.3g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
12.9g
(65%)
Cholesterol
66mg
(22%)
Sodium
1204mg
(50%)
Potassium
452mg
(13%)
Fiber
8.3g
(33%)
Sugar
0.8g
(2%)
Calcium
215mg
(22%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 432
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 432kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 44.2g | 15% |
| Protein | 15.7g | 31% |
| Fat | 22.3g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 12.9g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 1204mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 452mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 8.3g | 33% |
| Sugar | 0.8g | 2% |
| Calcium | 215mg | 22% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.