Chickpeas in Tomato Sauce

Overhead view on a bowl of chickpeas and kale in tomato sauce with a side of bread and garnished with fresh herbs.

5 from 2 votes

Next time you are looking for a quick meal that's hearty, nutritious and easy, then give these chickpeas in tomato sauce a try! All you need are jarred marinara sauce, canned chickpeas, a few veggies and spices of choice. They pair well with rice or bread, plus can be done within 25 min. Perfect weeknight dinner for busy days!

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Vegan, vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 261kcal

Author: Jessica Laroche

Ingredients

1 yellow onion diced
2 cloves of garlic crushed
1 tsp paprika sweet or smoked
1 tsp dried oregano parsley or basil works too
2 x 15 oz canned chickpeas rinsed and drained
24 oz marinara sauce homemade marinara or store-bought
8 oz tomato sauce
4-6 leaves of kale (or a large handful of baby spinach) chopped
pinch of red pepper flakes optional
fresh herbs (such as cilantro or parsley) optional, to serve

Instructions

Warm up a large pan with a little oil and then add the onion with a pinch of salt. Cook on medium-high heat stirring once in a while for 5-7 minutes. Then add the garlic, paprika and dried oregano and cook for 2 minutes stirring often.
Add the chickpeas, marinara sauce and tomato sauce, stir to combine and simmer for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Once the sauce is fragrant and almost done, add the kale, stir and cook for another 5 minutes. If the sauce gets too thick, then add a little water or veggie broth. Taste and adjust saltiness and if the sauce is too acidic, then add a little maple syrup.
Serve warm garnished with fresh herbs with a side of bread or over rice. Enjoy!

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Notes

Storage: transfer to an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove and add a splash of water if needed to loosen up the consistency.
Variation: this is a very versatile recipe! You can add more veggies (such as carrots, celery, zucchini, etc) and spices (cayenne pepper, garlic powder, etc). Check out the blog post for more ideas!
Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.

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