Marry Me Chickpeas (Sun-dried Tomato Creamy Chickpeas)
So good, they might solicit a marriage proposal!
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 TBSP Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 cup, packed sun-dried tomatoes (either dry or in oil) see note*
- 1 TBSP lemon juice
- 2 cans (14 oz) chickpeas (or 3 cups cooked chickpeas)
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup coconut milk (full fat or light)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, if available
To Serve (all optional)
- cooked rice, toast, naan or baked potatoes
- chopped cilantro
- red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a blender, blend together the coconut milk with the sun-dried tomatoes just until the tomatoes are chopped up, you don't want a totally smooth puree. (Unless you do!) Set aside.
- In a skillet, saute the garlic in a splash of water for a minute until fragrant. Add the spices and heat them up.
- Add the tomato paste, lemon juice, and vegetable broth, and bring to a simmer while stirring. Add the chickpeas and tomato-y coconut milk from the blender. Stir and heat through for about 5 minutes. Stir in the fresh basil. Taste and add salt and pepper as desired.
- Serve with rice, or on toasted sourdough bread or naan, or on baked potatoes.
Notes
*If you use sun-dried tomatoes that are dry and not packed in oil, you may need to soak them in a very small amount of hot water for a few minutes before adding to the blender. Pour in the soaking water, too, as that will take some of the flavor.
