Marry Me Chickpeas

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These marry me chickpeas combine convenient canned chickpeas with a rich sun-dried tomato and coconut sauce, for a delicious vegetarian dinner. Serve over rice.

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Shelia Johnson
Shelia Johnson
Shelia Johnson
Shelia Johnson is an Allrecipes Allstar and avid member of the Allrecipes community, sharing her original recipes on the site. She is founder of Gangsta Goodies Kitchen, a website and food brand that celebrates love, food and relationships.
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Published on March 9, 2025
overhead view of bowl of half jasmine rice and half marry me chickpeas
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil or olive oil, or more as needed

  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped

  • 1 shallot, chopped

  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, or more to taste

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste

  • 1/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes in oil

  • 2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 1 cup vegetable broth

  • 1 cup coconut milk

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic. Cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.

  2. Add paprika, oregano, salt,  and pepper flakes, and cook and stir to toast spices, about 1 minute. Add tomato paste, sundried tomatoes, and chickpeas, and stir well to fully coat chickpeas.

  3. Add vegetable broth and lemon juice, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes. Add a little more broth if mixture seems too thick. Add coconut milk, stir well, and remove from heat.

21 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

541 Calories
22g Fat
69g Carbs
22g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 541
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g 29%
Saturated Fat 12g 59%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 355mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate 69g 25%
Dietary Fiber 18g 65%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 22g 43%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Calcium 142mg 11%
Iron 9mg 50%
Potassium 1084mg 23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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