Creamy Marry Me Chickpeas
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A delicious and creamy chickpea dish that is so good it might just make someone propose to you.
00:30:00 total
Serves 4
easy
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Ingredients
- extra virgin olive oil - 3 tablespoons (for sautéing)
- small onion - 1 (finely chopped)
- garlic cloves - 5 (roughly chopped)
- all-purpose flour - 1 tablespoon (to thicken the sauce)
- dried oregano - 1 teaspoon (for flavor)
- dried thyme - 1/2 teaspoon (for flavor)
- sweet smoked Spanish paprika - 1/2 teaspoon (for flavor)
- crushed red pepper flakes - 1/4 teaspoon (for a bit of heat)
- milk - 1 cup (can use plant-based for vegan option)
- vegetable broth - 3/4 cup (can substitute with chicken or beef broth)
- canned chickpeas - 2 cans (drained and rinsed)
- sun-dried tomatoes - 1/2 cup (packed in oil, chopped)
- sea salt - watch the video to see (to taste)
- black pepper - watch the video to see (freshly cracked, to taste)
- grated cheese - 2 tablespoons (Spanish manchego or cheese of choice)
- fresh basil - 1/4 cup (chopped)
- fresh lemon juice - 2 teaspoons (for brightness)
Instructions
- Heat Olive Oil: In a large fry pan, heat 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over medium heat.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: Add finely chopped onion and roughly chopped garlic to the pan, mixing continuously for 3-4 minutes until onions are slightly translucent.
- Add Flour: Stir in 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to remove raw flavor.
- Add Spices: Add 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon sweet smoked paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes. Mix quickly.
- Add Liquids: Pour in 1 cup of milk and 3/4 cup of vegetable broth. Stir and simmer for a few minutes until a slightly creamy sauce forms.
- Add Chickpeas: Drain and rinse 2 cans of chickpeas, then add them to the pan along with 1/2 cup of chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
- Season and Simmer: Season with sea salt and black pepper. Mix gently and lower the heat to a low medium, simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Final Touches: Turn off the heat and stir in 2 tablespoons of grated cheese, 1/4 cup of chopped fresh basil, and 2 teaspoons of fresh lemon juice.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy your creamy marry me chickpeas!
