Description
Experience a burst of flavor and nutrition with this Quick Spinach Recipe featuring tender chickpeas and a medley of aromatic spices. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish comes together in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal option for both family dinners and unexpected guests. The vibrant colors and delightful textures will make this an instant favorite on your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach (washed)
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Rinse the spinach under running water and drain well. Rinse the chickpeas in cold water.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and saut? until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Stir in the drained chickpeas and cook until slightly golden (about 5 minutes).
- Gradually add the spinach, stirring gently until wilted.
- Sprinkle cumin, red pepper flakes, lemon juice, salt, and pepper over the mixture; stir well to combine.
- Serve immediately alongside rice or flatbreads if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Saut?ing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 212
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 236mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg