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Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chickpeas with Rice

This creamy sun-dried tomato chickpea recipe is a rich, comforting vegetarian dinner made with tender chickpeas simmered in a velvety tomato cream sauce. Infused with sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, garlic, and Italian seasoning, it’s packed with bold flavor while remaining easy to prepare in under 40 minutes. Served with fluffy basmati rice, it’s hearty, satisfying, and perfect for both busy weeknights and cozy dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp sun-dried tomato oil from the jar
  • 3 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 white onion diced
  • 2 tbsp tomato puree
  • 2 cans (480g drained weight) chickpeas drained
  • 200 ml boiling water
  • 1 vegetable stock cube
  • 200 g sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • 200 ml single cream
  • 80 g Parmesan grated
  • 240 g basmati rice uncooked weight
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Cook the basmati rice according to package instructions. Drain and keep warm with the lid on.
  2. In a large frying pan or saucepan, heat the sun-dried tomato oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened and golden.
  3. Stir in the tomato puree and fry for 1 minute to intensify the flavor.
  4. Add the drained chickpeas and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring well.
  5. Pour in the boiling water and crumble in the vegetable stock cube. Add Italian seasoning and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until the rice is ready.
  6. Stir in the single cream, grated Parmesan, and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Simmer gently for 5 minutes until the sauce is creamy.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve the chickpeas over the cooked rice and enjoy warm.

Notes

  • Rinse rice before cooking to achieve fluffy grains.
  • If sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of water to loosen.
  • Store leftovers separately from rice to prevent it from becoming mushy.