Pairs well with Air Fryer Veggies or Air Fryer Tofu on the side. Finish the meal with Vegan Panna Cotta! These Marry Me Chickpeas – the vegetarian equivalent of Marry Me Chicken – are about to have you head over heels for chickpeas! Wrapped in a creamy Tuscan sauce and absolutely loaded with flavor, they’ve quickly become one of my favorite ways to use a can of chickpeas! They’re:
Here’s What You’ll Need
The ingredients for these Marry Me Chickpeas are mostly pantry staples, so you can make it just about whenever the mood strikes! Jump to the recipe for measurements – this is just an overview.
Butter: We’re starting this proposal-worthy dish off strong with unsalted butter to cook our garlic and seasonings in. For a vegan version use margarine. Garlic: Alright garlic may not be the most romantic ingredient, but if you’re about to propose, we should be past the point of caring about garlic breath, right? Seasonings: Salt, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, and black pepper bring flavor and spice! Sun-Dried Tomatoes: Bring that savory Tuscan flavor. Broth: Vegetable broth, either from a carton, cube, or homemade from veggie scraps. Chickpeas: We’re using two cans of chickpeas, or you can cook your chickpeas from dried. Creamy: Take things up a notch with heavy cream. Feel free to use half-and-half for a lighter dish, or coconut milk for a vegan option. Parmesan: Brings a savory taste perfect for rounding out this dish. Vegans should omit or use a plant-based parm. Basil: Finish it off with fresh basil!
How to make Marry Me Chickpeas
Making this dish takes just 1 pan and less than 15 minutes. This is an overview, jump to the recipe for the full printable recipe!
Storage
This recipe does well stored in the fridge for up to 5 days (it’s great for vegetarian meal prep)! When ready to reheat, just pop it in the microwave in 30 second bursts until warm.
Protein Variations
Not a fan of chickpeas? Try one of these variations!
White Beans – add them at the same time that you would have added the chickpeas (see also Marry Me Butter Beans) Tofu – cube and crisp it up (air fried tofu is my personal favorite) Soy Curls – this vegan ingredient has the texture of chicken and would be great here (how to cook soy curls here)
Serving Suggestions
These chickpeas can be served in so many ways! Here are a few of my favorites:
With bread, like crusty sourdough or fluffy naan (here’s how to make your own naan). With rice, like jasmine or basmati rice (though any type of rice works well). On toast, like a thick slab of sourdough or rye. With vegetables, like roasted broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, or parsnip.
