Description
A flavorful and spicy chickpea dish cooked with tomatoes, fresh spinach, and a blend of aromatic spices. This easy skillet recipe is perfect for a quick vegan main course or side, packed with protein and nutrients.
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 tomatoes
- 2 cans (15 oz. each) 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 the oil and spices: Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet and add crushed red pepper. Let the oil infuse with the spice for about 30 seconds.
- Sauté onion and garlic: Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes until softened and fragrant, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Add tomatoes and chickpeas: Stir in diced tomatoes (or canned tomatoes), chickpeas, cumin, oregano, and turmeric. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Simmer the mixture: Cover the skillet and let the mixture simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Add spinach and finish cooking: Stir in the fresh spinach, cover again, and cook until the spinach has just wilted, about 3 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning and serve: Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Remove from heat and serve hot. This dish also makes great leftovers for up to a few days.
Notes
- You can substitute fresh spinach with kale or Swiss chard for a different flavor and texture.
- For a milder dish, reduce or omit the crushed red pepper.
- Use low-sodium canned chickpeas to control salt content.
- Serve with rice, quinoa, or warm flatbread for a complete meal.
- To add protein variety, consider topping with a dollop of Greek yogurt if not vegan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
