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Chickpeas and Spinach Sauté

Chickpeas and Spinach Sauté

Cost $8, save $12

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 30 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $8

INGREDIENTS

  • Oil and Seasoning

    • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
    • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

  • Vegetables

    • 🧅 1 yellow onion
    • 🧄 1 clove garlic
    • 1 celery stalk
    • 🥕 1 carrot
    • 1 package (10 oz) frozen spinach

  • Canned Goods

    • 🍅 1 can (14.5 oz) low-sodium diced tomatoes
    • 1 can (16 oz) low-sodium chickpeas

  • Miscellaneous

    • 💧 1/4 cup water

STEPS

1

Put a skillet on the stove on medium high heat. When the skillet is hot, add oil.

2

Add onion, garlic, celery and carrot and cook about 15 minutes until the mixture is soft and the onions are lightly browned.

3

Raise the heat to high and add the tomatoes, beans (chickpeas) and water and cook for 5 minutes.

4

Lower the heat to low and top the mixture with the spinach (don’t worry about stirring). Cover and cook until the spinach has thawed and heated throughout, about 10 minutes. Stir well.

5

Add the lemon juice and red pepper flakes and stir thoroughly.

6

Serve with cooked quinoa or brown rice.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

193

Calories

  • 10
    Protein
  • 28
    Carbs
  • 7
    Fats

💡 Use fresh spinach if preferred; adjust cooking time to ensure it wilts properly.Replace chickpeas with any beans you have on hand for a versatile protein option.Pair with cooked quinoa or brown rice for a complete meal.Add extra seasonings like cumin or paprika for an enhanced flavor profile.