Marry Me Chickpeas
A budget-friendly, nourishing vegan version of 'Marry Me Chicken' with chickpeas, spinach, and a creamy savory sauce. High in fiber and perfect served with crusty bread or rice.
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Nutrition Facts
EstimatedPer serving
Calories
300 cal
Protein
6 g
Carbs
26 g
Fat
20 g
Fiber
7 g
Zest Score
An appealing concept, but the total omission of ingredient quantities and cooking times makes this a complete guessing game.
Ingredients
- olive oil
- white onion (diced)
- garlic (minced)
- tomato paste
- sun-dried tomatoes
- red pepper flakes
- Italian seasoning
- vegetable broth
- heavy cream or vegan cream
- 1 can canned chickpeas (drained)
- fresh spinach
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- 2
Sauté diced onion and minced garlic until softened.
- 3
Add sun-dried tomatoes, tomato paste, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning. Stir to combine.
- 4
Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.
- 5
Stir in cream until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- 6
Add drained chickpeas and mix well.
- 7
Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- 8
Serve with crusty bread or rice.
Community Notes
From 50 comments
The recipe is not Chana Masala; it's a vegan version of 'Marry Me Chicken', with a base of tomato paste, Italian seasonings, broth, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes, not Indian spices.
Each serving costs more than $2 (the greater-than sign in the cost breakdown is incorrect).
Tips
- Use dried chickpeas cooked from scratch instead of canned to lower the cost.
- Reduce or omit the coconut milk and sun-dried tomatoes to make it more budget-friendly.
- If you don't like sun-dried tomatoes, substitute with roasted red peppers or tomato paste.
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Dietary Adaptations
The recipe as shown in the video is not a low-cost 'recession' meal because it uses expensive ingredients like sun-dried tomatoes, coconut milk, and broth.
Some viewers may find the recipe culturally insensitive if labeled as a 'recession recipe' due to its resemblance to Indian-inspired dishes.
The full recipe with measurements is not displayed in the video, making it hard to follow without additional searching.
The comments are largely negative, criticizing the recipe as mislabeled (not Chana Masala, not a true recession meal), expensive, and lacking clear instructions. A few users defend it as a vegan version of 'Marry Me Chicken'.