Marry Me Chickpeas & Spinach

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

1. Heat olive oil in a pan.
2. Add onions, crushed garlic, chilli flakes, and dried herbs. Sauté for a minute.
3. Mix in a tablespoon of sun-dried tomato paste, followed by the drained chickpeas.
4. Season with salt and pepper, and mix.
5. Once chickpeas are well incorporated, add chopped spinach, cover, and let it steam for a couple of minutes.
6. Mix the spinach with chickpeas, then add 1 cup of coconut milk and a little water.
7. Let the chickpeas simmer for 5 minutes.
8. Drizzle a couple of teaspoons of coconut milk and top with fresh parsley.

Enjoy your delicious and nutritious Marry Me Chickpeas & Spinach dish!