Description
A vibrant and nutritious Spicy Chickpeas dish cooked with fresh tomatoes, fragrant spices, and tender spinach. This easy skillet recipe offers a hearty and flavorful meal perfect for lunch or dinner, packed with protein and antioxidants from chickpeas and spinach.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced (or 15 oz. canned diced tomatoes)
- 2 15 oz. cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 2 cups fresh spinach, packed
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil and spices: Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet, then add the crushed red pepper. Allow it to infuse the oil briefly to release its flavor.
- Sauté onion and garlic: Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook them for about 2 minutes until they soften and become fragrant.
- Add tomatoes and chickpeas: Stir in the diced tomatoes (or canned tomatoes), chickpeas, cumin, oregano, and turmeric. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover the skillet and let it simmer for 10 minutes to blend flavors.
- Wilt the spinach: Add the fresh spinach to the skillet, cover again, and cook for about 3 minutes until the spinach just wilts.
- Adjust seasoning and serve: Taste the dish and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Remove from heat and serve hot. This dish also makes delightful leftovers.
Notes
- You can substitute fresh tomatoes with canned diced tomatoes if fresh ones are not available.
- For a milder dish, reduce or omit the crushed red pepper.
- Serve with rice, quinoa, or crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Use low-sodium or organic chickpeas to control salt content.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
