Marry Me Chickpeas

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 1/2 tsp red chilli flakes
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 x 15-ounce cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 cup vegan cream
• 2 cups baby spinach, sliced
• 4 to 5 fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 1/2 cup vegan parmesan, optional

Method

1. Warm the olive oil in a large saute pan over low-medium heat and cook the garlic for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
2. Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, chilli flakes, salt, and pepper and cook for 1 minute.
3. Add the chickpeas, vegetable broth, tomato paste, cream, and spinach and stir well.
4. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for about 5 minutes until hot and the spinach has wilted.
5. Remove from the heat, stir in the basil and vegan parmesan, and serve.