Description
Marry Me Chickpeas are a delightful, flavor-packed dish that will steal the show at any gathering. This comforting recipe combines tender chickpeas with creamy coconut milk, aromatic spices, and fresh vegetables for an unforgettable taste experience. With its vibrant colors and rich flavors, it’s perfect for impressing guests or enjoying during cozy nights in. Serve it over rice or alongside crusty bread for a satisfying meal that’s easy on the wallet and sure to please even the pickiest eaters.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by draining and rinsing the chickpeas. Chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the onion until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic, cumin, and paprika, stirring continuously for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in chickpeas and coconut milk until well combined.
- Fold in spinach until wilted (about 2-3 minutes), then squeeze in lemon juice to enhance flavors.
- Simmer on low heat for 10 minutes before serving over rice or enjoying straight from the pan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg