{"id":"11b3337f-c62e-43de-9091-1ce602a3ab96","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/11b3337f-c62e-43de-9091-1ce602a3ab96","source_url":"https://www.thekitchn.com/marry-me-chickpeas-recipe-23753034","title":"Marry Me Chickpeas","description":"We guarantee people are going to ask you for the recipe.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4 servings","prep_time":"PT600S","cook_time":"PT1800S","total_time":"PT2400S","ingredients":[{"text":"2  (about 15-ounce) cans chickpeas","item":"(about 15-ounce) cans chickpeas","quantity":2},{"text":"2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato oil","item":"sun-dried tomato oil","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1  medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 1/2 cups)","item":"medium yellow onion, diced","quantity":1,"preparation":"about 1 1/2 cups"},{"text":"1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed","item":"kosher salt","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"plus more as needed"},{"text":"1/2 cup drained julienned or thinly sliced oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes","item":"drained julienned or thinly sliced oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 tablespoons tomato paste","item":"tomato paste","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"4 cloves garlic, minced","item":"garlic","quantity":4,"unit":"clove","preparation":"minced"},{"text":"1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)","item":"red pepper flakes","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"optional"},{"text":"1 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth","item":"low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 cup heavy cream","item":"heavy cream","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 ounce Parmesan cheese, finely grated (1/4 cup store-bought grated or 1/2 cup freshly grated)","item":"Parmesan cheese, finely grated","quantity":1,"unit":"oz","preparation":"1/4 cup store-bought grated or 1/2 cup freshly grated"},{"text":"1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves (2 to 3 sprigs), plus more for garnish","item":"thinly sliced fresh basil leaves","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup","preparation":"plus more for garnish","metric_alternate":{"quantity":2,"unit":"sprig"}}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Drain 2 (about 15-ounce) cans chickpeas, but do not rinse."},{"number":2,"text":"Heat 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato oil in a 10-inch cast iron or high-sided skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add 1 diced medium yellow onion and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 6 minutes."},{"number":3,"text":"Stir in 1/2 cup thinly sliced sun-dried tomatoes, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes if using. Cook, stirring often, until the tomato paste is darkened in color, about 2 minutes."},{"number":4,"text":"Stir in the chickpeas, 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth, and 1 cup heavy cream. Bring to a simmer. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the flavors meld and the sauce thickens slightly, 10 to 15 minutes."},{"number":5,"text":"Turn off the heat. Stir in 1 ounce finely grated Parmesan cheese and 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves. Taste and season with kosher salt as needed. Garnish with more thinly sliced fresh basil leaves."},{"number":6,"text":"Homemade beans: 3 cups drained cooked chickpeas can be substituted for canned.Storage: Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days.","section":"Recipe Notes"}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:42:15.873454+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:42:15.873454+00:00"}