Marry Me Chicken took social media by storm in 2023, and I decided to put a vegan spin on it with my inspired dish using chickpeas and coconut milk. So is here my Vegan Marry Me Chickpeas recipe that is wholesome, comforting and a fantastic way to enjoy chickpeas, incorporating the goodness of greens for a healthy, high-protein vegan meal.
INGEDIENTS
- 1 Can of Drained Chickpeas
- 1 Heaped Teaspoon Crushed Garlic
- 1 Heaped Tablespoon Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
- 125g Fresh Spinach
- 1/2 Teaspoon Crushed Chillies
- 1/2 Diced Onion
- 1 Cup Coconut Milk
- 1/2 Teaspoon Dried Herbs
- 1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper
METHOD
- Heat olive oil in a pan.
- Add onions, crushed garlic, chilli flakes, and dried herbs. Sauté for a minute.
- Mix in a tablespoon of sun-dried tomato paste, followed by the drained chickpeas.
- Season with salt and pepper, and mix.
- Once chickpeas are well incorporated, add chopped spinach, cover, and let it steam for a couple of minutes.
- Mix the spinach with chickpeas, then add 1 cup of coconut milk and a little water.
- Let the chickpeas simmer for 5 minutes.
- Drizzle a couple of teaspoons of coconut milk and top with fresh parsley.
Enjoy your delicious and nutritious Marry Me Chickpeas & Spinach dish!