ObiDelicious Vegan Marry Me Chickpeas Recipe
Marry me chickpeas is one dinner dish that I’ve never seen anyone really complain about, especially when it is well made. It is possibly one of the very best vegan dishes out there. If you are one of those who don’t consider it to be up there as one of the best vegan dinner meals, then it’s because you’ve never had a plate of well made, hearty marry me chickpeas. In fact, there’s an urban legend on how it got its name. The legend suggests that when a lady makes it for their boyfriend, it pushes their boyfriends to go down on their knees and pop the question.
If you’ve been wanting him to do just that, maybe this delicious vegan marry me chickpeas recipe will do the magic.
From the ingredients (onions, garlic, herbs, tomatoes etc), the process and the presentation, you can tell it is not just delicious but a very healthy meal. With everything right, you need less than 40 minutes to have it ready.
I think it’d be better if you get straight to the vegan marry me chickpeas recipe below and get the result for yourself.
Vegan Marry Me Chickpeas Recipe
Equipment
- Large skillet or sauté pan
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes adjust to taste
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped (oil-packed, drained)
- 2 cans 15 oz each chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1 cup full-fat canned coconut milk or cashew cream for a more neutral flavor
- ½ cup vegetable broth
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ cup fresh basil chopped
- Optional: vegan parmesan for serving
Instructions
Saute the aromatics
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 4–5 minutes until soft and translucent.
Add garlic and spices
- Stir in the garlic, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Build the sauce
- Add tomato paste and sun-dried tomatoes. Stir well and cook for 1–2 minutes to deepen the flavor.
Add chickpeas and liquids
- Stir in chickpeas, coconut milk, and vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle simmer.
Make it creamy
- Add nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper. Simmer uncovered for 15–18 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
Finish and serve
- Remove from heat and stir in fresh basil. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Nutrition
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