Marry Me Chickpeas
Description: A delicious and budget-friendly "Marry Me Chickpeas" recipe, perfect for a nutritious meal under $2.50 per serving. This creamy chickpea dish is packed with flavor from sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and a hint of spice, finished with fresh spinach.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried herbs (like oregano, thyme)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 handful fresh spinach
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes, dried herbs, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
- Add tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring to coat the vegetables.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in coconut milk until well combined.
- Add the drained and rinsed chickpeas to the skillet.
- Stir everything together and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken.
- Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
- Serve hot with crusty bread, rice, or your favorite side.