Spinach With Chickpeas

This recipe can be served as a side dish with dinner or as a tasty, nutritious lunch.

4-6 servings

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, cut in half
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon turmeric
  • 28 ounces canned chickpeas, drained
  • 11 cups baby spinach, rinsed and shaken dry
  • 2 pimientos, drained and sliced (or ? cup roasted red bell pepper strips from a jar)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
Heat the oil in a large, lidded skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes, or until golden, but not brown; remove with a slotted spoon and discard.

Add the onion, cumin, turmeric and cayenne and cook, stirring for about 5 minutes or until soft.

Add the chickpeas and stir until coated with the oil and spices. Stir in the spinach, cover, and cook for 4-5 minutes until wilted.

Uncover, stir in the pimientos, and continue cooking, stirring gently until the liquid evaporates. Season and serve.

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Nutrition Information

Spinach With Chickpeas
  • Servings per Recipe: 5
  • Amount per Serving
  • Calories: 260
  • Total Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 41g
  • Dietary Fiber: 9g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Sugars: 8g
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