High Protein Marry Me Chickpeas

A skillet filled with creamy Marry Me Chickpeas stew, featuring tomatoes, herbs, and a light drizzle of cream, sits on a wooden surface in bright natural light—a high protein delight for any table.

High Protein Marry Me Chickpeas

Win hearts and prepare to fall in love with these Marry Me Chickpeas, a vegetarian twist on Marry Me Chicken! With a creamy Italian-style tomato sauce and nutritious chickpeas, this incredible 30 minute meal is perfect for date night.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Main Dishes

Cuisine: American, Italian, Mediterranean

Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Halal, Hindu, Kosher, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegetarian

Keyword: high protein dinner, marry me chickpeas

Servings: servings

Author: Sarah Bond

Ingredients

1 cup cottage cheese
2 Tbsp unsalted butter 28 g
4 cloves garlic minced
½ tsp each salt, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes
¼ tsp ground black pepper
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes roughly chopped
1 cup vegetable broth 236 mL
2 15-oz cans chickpeas drained, 425 g cans
½ cup grated parmesan
2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil

Instructions

Blend: Blend 1 cup cottage cheese in a blender until smooth and creamy, about 1 to 2 minutes.
Flavor Base: Heat 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, 4 cloves garlic (minced), ½ tsp each salt, oregano, crushed red pepper flakesm and ¼ tsp ground black pepper in a large saute pan or pot over medium heat. Cook for about 2 minutes, until garlic is fragrant.
Fillings: Stir in ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, 1 cup vegetable broth, and 2 15-oz cans chickpeas. Continue cooking on medium, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
Finish: Remove from heat. Stir in blended cottage cheese, ½ cup grated parmesan, and 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil. Serve warm with crusty bread.

Notes

Storage: This recipe does well stored in the fridge for up to 7 days. When ready to reheat, just pop it in the microwave in 30 second bursts until warm.

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