Vegan Marry Me Chickpeas
This delicious vegan dish is truly a comfort food with warm, nourishing ingredients that are both healthy and satisfying.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp (30mL) olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 small shallots or 1 small yellow onion, finely minced
- 2 tsp (2g) dried oregano
- ¼ tsp (0.5g) crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ cup (55g) sun-dried tomatoes in oil, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp (32g) tomato paste
- 2 15 oz can (439g each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 ½ cups (360mL) unsweetened oat or almond milk
- 1 cup (240mL) vegetable broth
- ½ tsp (3g) salt, or to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil, chopped
- 8 oz (224g) high-protein or whole-grain spaghetti (or other pasta shape)
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti noodles (or pasta of choice) according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Cook the garlic and shallots (or onion) for 3 to 4 minutes, or until soft and fragrant.
- Stir in oregano, red pepper flakes, sun-dried tomatoes, and tomato paste. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, allowing the tomato paste to deepen in color.
- Add chickpeas, oat milk or almond milk, and broth. Bring to a simmer and let cook uncovered for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Simmer for 1 to 2 more minutes.
- Spoon over cooked spaghetti, and top with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
Nutrition Information: Recipe yields: 4 large servings, Per serving: Calories: 479, Protein: 20g, Fiber: 14.5g, Fat: 13g, Saturated Fat: 1.5g, Carbohydrates: 75g, Sugar: 10.8g, Cholesterol: 0mg
**Please note: These nutrition facts are provided as an estimate and may vary depending on your ingredients. Check product labels or use an online calculator for additional accuracy.