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Close-up of Viral Marry Me Chickpeas in a modern white ceramic bowl garnished with fresh basil.
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The Viral Marry Me Chickpeas Recipe

A creamy, vegan, and budget-friendly 2026 food trend. Chickpeas simmered in a sun-dried tomato and garlic cream sauce. Perfect with pasta or sourdough bread!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean Fusion, Vegan
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients (Bulk Add karein ya manually)
2 cans (400g) Chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
1/2 cup Sun-dried Tomatoes (chopped)
4 cloves Garlic (minced)
1 cup Coconut Cream (or heavy cream for non-vegan)
1/2 cup Vegetable Broth
1 tsp Dried Oregano
1/2 tsp Red Chili Flakes
1 handful Fresh Basil Leaves
2 tbsp Olive Oil
Salt & Pepper (to taste)

Equipment

  • Large Skillet (Nons-tick preferred):  Sauce banane aur chickpeas simmer karne ke liye.
  • Wooden Spoon or Spatula: Stirring ke liye taake sauce niche na lage.
  • Chef's Knife Garlic aur sun-dried tomatoes chop karne ke liye.
  • Cutting Board  Veggies ki cutting ke liye.
  • Fine Mesh Strainer:   Canned chickpeas ka paani nikaalne aur dhoone (rinse) ke liye.
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons:  Spices aur cream ki sahi quantity mapne ke liye.

Method
 

Instructions (Bulk Add mein paste karein)
    Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add garlic and red chili flakes, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant.
      Add Tomatoes: Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes.
        Simmer Sauce: Pour in the vegetable broth and coconut cream. Bring to a light simmer on medium heat.
          Combine: Add the drained chickpeas and dried oregano. Stir well to coat.
            Thicken: Let the mixture simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens and chickpeas are tender.
              Garnish: Season with salt and pepper. Stir in fresh basil leaves just before serving

                Notes

                Serve this over fluffy quinoa or al dente pasta for the best experience. For an extra kick, add a tablespoon of nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor without the dairy.