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Pan filled with cooked Marry Me Chickpeas with spinach and red bell pepper.

Marry Me Chickpeas

A high-protein, gluten-free chickpea dish with a rich sauce of cashews, spinach, and fresh basil. Perfect for a quick and nourishing meal.
Author Sarah Cobacho (plantbaes.com)
PREP TIME10 minutes
COOK TIME15 minutes
TOTAL TIME25 minutes
Servings 2
Course Main
Cuisine Plant-Based
Keyword basil, cashews, chickpeas, Easy Dinner, gluten-free, High Protein, spinach

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp olive oil (optional, substitute for 1/2 tbsp water, to water fry)
  • 1 yellow onions finely diced
  • 1 red bell pepper finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp sun-dried tomatoes
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • ½ tsp red chili flakes
  • 1 tsp mixed herbs see notes
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tbsp cashews soaked if not using a high-speed blender
  • 1.25 cups soy milk
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 2 cups cooked chickpeas
  • 2 cups baby spinach roughly chopped
  • 1.5 tbsp lemon juice
  • ¼ cup fresh basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste to taste

Instructions

  • To a large pan on medium heat, add the olive oil and onions, cook for a couple of minutes.
  • Add the red bell pepper, and sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another 5 minutes. Stirring regularly.
  • Add the garlic, tomato paste, chili flakes, mixed herbs, smoked paprika, and a pinch of salt. Stir, and cook for 2 minutes.
  • In the meantime, blend the cashews, soy milk, and nutritional yeast. Add to the pan along with the chickpeas. Let it simmer for another 5 minutes.
  • Add the spinach, and lemon juice, cook until the spinach is just wilted.
  • Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Top with fresh basil. Serve with a slice of crusty bread.

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Notes

If you are not using a high-speed blender, soak the cashews in hot water for 20 minutes to soften them.
Mixed Herbs: Mixed herbs are a blend of dried herbs commonly used to add flavor to savory dishes in Australia. The exact mix can vary, but it typically includes herbs like oregano, thyme, basil, marjoram, rosemary, and sage. If you don’t have mixed herbs on hand, you can substitute with a combination of dried oregano and thyme, or use Italian seasoning, which has a similar flavor profile. Herbes de Provence can also work, though it has a slightly more floral taste. 
Nutritional Information - Per Serving
Calories 481kcal | Carbohydrates 45g | Protein 28g | Fat 15g | Sodium 220mg | Fiber 18g | Vitamin A 355IU | Vitamin C 102mg | Calcium 304mg | Iron 9mg