Description
This creamy sun-dried tomato chickpeas recipe is a flavorful and hearty vegan dish perfect for a nutritious meal. Combining tender chickpeas with sun-dried tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and a luscious vegan cream sauce, this recipe simmers everything together with spinach and fresh basil for a vibrant, satisfying entrée.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- (2) 15-ounce cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 cup vegan cream
- 2 cups baby spinach, sliced
- 4-5 fresh basil leaves, chopped
Optional
- 1/2 cup grated vegan parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large sauté pan over low to medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Cook Chickpea Mixture: Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, red chili flakes, salt, and ground black pepper to the pan. Stir well to combine all the seasonings evenly. Then add the drained and rinsed chickpeas, vegetable broth, tomato paste, vegan cream, and sliced baby spinach. Stir the mixture gently and let it simmer for about 5 minutes until the chickpeas are heated through and the spinach has wilted.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the pan from heat and stir in the chopped fresh basil leaves and grated vegan parmesan cheese if using. Serve the creamy sun-dried tomato chickpeas hot alongside your choice of bread, rice, pasta, or sweet potato for a comforting and wholesome meal.
Notes
- You can substitute vegan cream with coconut cream or cashew cream for a different flavor and texture.
- If you prefer a spicier dish, increase the red chili flakes according to your taste.
- Serve with crusty bread or cooked grains like quinoa or couscous for a complete meal.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and can be reheated on the stovetop or microwave.
