Easy Marry Me Chickpeas

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• ½ tablespoon Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon red chili flakes
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• ½ cup (30 g) sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
• 2 cans (14 oz / 400 g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup (200 ml) vegetable stock
• 1 cup (200 ml) coconut milk
• 6-8 fresh basil leaves, roughly shredded
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Sauté Garlic: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add crushed garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

2. Add Spices: Stir in Italian seasoning, red chili flakes, and ground black pepper. Cook for another minute.

3. Incorporate Tomato Paste: Add tomato paste and mix well with the spices and garlic.

4. Add Main Ingredients: Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, fresh thyme, chickpeas, and vegetable stock. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 5 minutes.

5. Finish with Coconut Milk and Basil: Stir in coconut milk and simmer for 1 minute. Add fresh basil leaves.

6. Season and Serve: Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.