Marry Me Chickpeas (Print Version)

Irresistible chickpeas in creamy Italian tomato sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan and fresh basil - ready in 30 minutes.

# Ingredients:

01 - 28g unsalted butter
02 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
03 - ½ teaspoon salt
04 - ½ teaspoon dried oregano
05 - ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
06 - ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
07 - ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, roughly chopped
08 - 236ml vegetable broth
09 - 2 cans (425g each) chickpeas, drained
10 - 1 cup heavy cream
11 - ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
12 - 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped

# Steps:

01 - Heat butter, garlic, salt, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, and black pepper in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Cook for about 2 minutes until garlic becomes fragrant.
02 - Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, vegetable broth, and drained chickpeas. Continue cooking uncovered on medium heat for 5 minutes.
03 - Remove from heat. Stir in heavy cream, grated parmesan, and chopped fresh basil. Serve warm with crusty bread.

# Notes:

01 - This dish stores well in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. Reheat in the microwave in 30-second intervals until warmed through.