Marry Me Chickpeas
Make these Marry Me chickpeas in a single skillet in less than 20 minutes for a nutrient-dense, plant-based twist on classic Marry Me recipes!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 332kcal
Equipment
1 Large Skillet
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 shallot - diced
- 2 garlic - minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 15 oz can chickpeas rinsed and drained
- 4 oz sun dried tomatoes - about ¼ cup
- 1 cup orzo uncooked
- 1 ½ cup broth I used vegetable
- 1 cup spinach - loosely chopped with stems removed
- 1 cup coconut milk full fat
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasonings
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes - optional for heat
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- Parmesan cheese to garnish, optional
Instructions
- Add the olive oil to the skillet along with the shallot and garlic and saute until fragrant.2 tablespoon olive oil, 2 garlic - minced, 1 shallot - diced
- Mix the tomato paste into the onions and garlic and cook until it turns a dark red color.1 tablespoon tomato paste
- Add the chickpeas, sundried tomatoes, and orzo to the skillet and saute until the orzo is lightly toasted. Then slowly add the broth and allow the orzo to simmer until al dente, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.15 oz can chickpeas, 4 oz sun dried tomatoes - about ¼ cup, 1 cup orzo, 1 ½ cup broth
- Add the loosely chopped spinach and coconut milk to the skillet and sprinkle in the italian seasonings, red pepper flakes (if using), sea salt, and black pepper. Allow the sauce to simmer, while stirring, until it reaches your desired thickness.1 cup spinach - loosely chopped with stems removed, 1 cup coconut milk, 1 teaspoon Italian seasonings, ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes - optional, ¼ teaspoon sea salt, ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- Serve the orzo chickpea dish in soup bowls with freshly grated parmesan cheese, if desired, and enjoy!Parmesan cheese
Notes
Storage : Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat them in the microwave or in a skillet over medium heat, adding a splash of broth as needed to thin out the sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 531mg | Potassium: 929mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 866IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 5mg