French Onion Chickpeas Vegan Dinner
Cozy, savory, and healthy – this French Onion Chickpeas recipe is your new go-to comfort food.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 large yellow onions thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups cooked chickpeas or 1½ cans, drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- 1 cup diced tomatoes canned or fresh
- 2 cups fresh spinach loosely packed
- ½ cup shredded vegan cheese more to taste
- ¼ cup vegetable broth for deglazing
- ½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika optional
- Pinch red chili flakes optional, for heat
Instructions
Step 1: Caramelize the Onions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add the sliced onions and cook slowly for 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they turn golden brown and deeply caramelized.
Step 2: Build the Flavor Base
- Add minced garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh thyme. Sauté for another 2–3 minutes until aromatic. Then, pour in vegetable broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up all the flavorful bits.
Step 3: Add Main Ingredients
- Stir in the chickpeas and diced tomatoes. Simmer everything together for 5–7 minutes, letting the mixture thicken and the chickpeas soak up the flavor.
Step 4: Season and Wilt
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional smoked paprika or chili flakes. Then fold in the spinach and cook until it wilts, just about 1–2 minutes.
Step 5: Top with Vegan Cheese & Serve
- Sprinkle with vegan cheese, cover the skillet, and let it melt. Once gooey and delicious, serve hot with crusty bread or grain of choice.