Marry Me Chickpeas (With Vegan Tuscan Sauce)
Serving Size: 4
DESCRIPTION
This Marry Me Chickpea dish is a Tuscan-inspired dish made 100% vegan and gluten-free. It's packed with bold, creamy, and savory flavors. Homemade cashew cream gives the sauce a velvety, dairy-free richness, while sun-dried tomatoes and garlic bring deep, savory notes. Perfect for busy weeknight dinners as you can make it under 30 minutes.
INGREDIENTS
Cashew Cream
- ¼ cup cashews unsalted & raw
- ¾ cup soy milk I use Soy Beverage from Trader Joe's
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon white miso paste
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder
Chickpeas
- 2 15-oz cans of chickpeas washed and drained
- 1 cup vegetable broth low sodium
- ¾ cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced or paste
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1-2 tablespoon vegan butter or avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup vegan parmesan cheese (loosely packed) grated
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves (tightly packed) chopped
Garnish
- vegan parmesan cheese
- fresh basil leaves
- crushed black pepper
METHOD
- In a small pot, submerge cashews in water and boil for 5 minutes on medium heat. Once they soften, then drain cashews.
- Add the softened cashews in a high speed blender along with the soy milk, miso paste, nutritional yeast, and garlic powder. Blend till smooth like heavy cream.
- Next, melt butter in a medium size pot over low heat. Add minced garlic, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and continuously stir for a minute to avoid burning.
- Add the sun-dried tomatoes, tomato paste, chickpeas, and broth. Give it a good stir, and continue cooking on medium heat for 5 minutes.
- Mix in the cashew cream till well combined. Season with salt, then let it simmer for another 1-2 minutes to allow the sauce to slightly thicken.
- Remove from heat. Stir in the vegan parmesan and fresh basil. Serve with hot over rice, pasta, or with a side of toasted crusty bread.
NOTES
- Low Heat for Garlic: When cooking the garlic, keep the heat low (garlic burns quickly and can turn bitter, which will affect the overall flavor of the dish).
- Adjust the Thickness: For a thicker Marry Me Chickpeas sauce, let it simmer uncovered for a few extra minutes before removing it from the heat.
- Fresh Herbs Last: Always stir in fresh herbs, like basil, at the end to maintain a bright flavor and vibrant green color.
NUTRITION
Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 789mg | Potassium: 948mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 760IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 3mg
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