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Marry Me Chickpeas

This fast and creamy vegan dinner features sun dried tomatoes and chickpeas in a rich, flavorful sauce.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 American· July 14, 2026
Marry Me Chickpeas
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Prep
5 minutes
Cook
10 minutes
Total
15 minutes
Serves
4

If you love the classic Marry Me Chicken, you are going to adore this plant based version. It uses pantry staples to create a deep, savory flavor that tastes like it has been simmering on the stove for hours, even though it only takes fifteen minutes to put together.

This dish is perfectly creamy and hearty enough to satisfy everyone at the table. Just remember to use full fat coconut milk rather than the light version to ensure your sauce has the right texture and richness.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup oil packed sun dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (13.5 ounces) full fat coconut milk
  • 3 cups baby spinach
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add the tomato paste and minced garlic to the skillet, stirring constantly for about 30 seconds until fragrant and slightly darkened.

  3. 3

    Stir in the sun dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, Cajun seasoning, and salt, cooking for another 30 seconds to bloom the spices.

  4. 4

    Pour in the chickpeas and the coconut milk, then bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

  5. 5

    Cook for about 4 minutes while stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens enough to coat the chickpeas.

  6. 6

    Add the baby spinach a handful at a time, stirring until each portion wilts before adding more.

  7. 7

    Taste the sauce and add an extra pinch of salt if needed, then garnish with fresh basil and serve.

💡 Tips

Serve these chickpeas over steamed white or brown rice, quinoa, or with warm naan bread for dipping. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.

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