Creamy Marry Me Chickpeas
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 45 ml
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 5 cloves garlic (chopped)
- 1 tbsp all purpose flour 8 grams
- 1 tsp dried oregano 1 gram
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme .50 grams
- 1/2 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika 1.25 grams
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes .65 grams
- 1 cup low fat milk 240 ml
- 3/4 cup vegetable broth 180 ml
- 2 cans chickpeas (garbanzo beans) 15.5 oz / 440 grams each
- 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes packed in oil (chopped) 55 grams
- 2 tbsp grated Manchego cheese 15 grams
- 1/4 cup chopped basil 5 grams
- 2 tsp lemon juice 10 ml
- sea salt & black pepper
Instructions
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Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in the olive oil
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After a couple of minutes add in the chopped onion and garlic, mix continuously, after 3 to 4 minutes and the onion is translucent, add in the flour, continue to mix for 2 minutes, then add in the oregano, thyme, paprika, and crushed red pepper flakes, quickly mix together, then add in the milk and broth, gently mix continuously
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Once you end up with a slightly creamy sauce, about 5 minutes, add in the chickpeas (drained & rinsed), chopped sundried tomatoes, and season with salt & pepper, mix together, then lower to a low-medium heat and simmer for 10 minutes, making sure to gently mix every 2 minutes so the sauce doesn't develop a film on top
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After simmering the chickpeas for 10 minutes turn off the heat, add in the grated cheese, chopped basil, and lemon juice, mix together
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Serve directly out of the pan or transfer into shallow bowls, enjoy!
Recipe Notes
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