Chickpeas with Spinach
Bursting with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients, Chickpeas with Spinach is a quick and nutritious dish perfect for any weeknight meal. This vibrant recipe combines protein-packed chickpeas, sautéed onions, and fresh spinach with aromatic spices like paprika and cumin, all brought together in a savory vegetable broth. A finishing touch of lemon juice adds a zesty brightness, while optional red chili flakes provide a gentle kick for spice lovers. Ready in just 30 minutes, this versatile dish can be served as a flavorful side or spooned over rice, quinoa, or warm crusty bread for a hearty, plant-based main course. Whether you're seeking a healthy dinner idea or a satisfying vegan option, this easy chickpea and spinach recipe is sure to become a new favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 whole, minced Garlic cloves
- 1 medium, finely chopped Yellow onion
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 15 ounces, drained and rinsed Canned chickpeas
- 6 cups Fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup Vegetable broth
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon Red chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and chopped onion. Sauté until the onion is soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the paprika and ground cumin. Cook for 1 minute, allowing the spices to bloom.
Add the drained and rinsed chickpeas to the skillet. Stir well to coat the chickpeas with the spices.
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the chickpeas to absorb the flavors.
Add the fresh baby spinach to the skillet a handful at a time, stirring to wilt each batch before adding the next.
Season the dish with salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes (if using). Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the spinach is fully wilted and tender.
Stir in the lemon juice for a bright, tangy finish.
Remove from heat and serve immediately. Enjoy as a side dish, or spoon it over rice, quinoa, or warm crusty bread for a heartier meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
239 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.6 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.3 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 731 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.8 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.1 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.8 g | ||
| Protein | 9.9 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 107 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 616 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
