High Protein Sauteed Spinach
Elevate your everyday spinach recipe with this High Protein Sautéed Spinach—a quick, nutrient-packed dish perfect for busy weeknights or as a flavorful side. Featuring tender fresh spinach leaves wilted to perfection, protein-rich chickpeas, and a delightful crunch from toasted walnuts, this recipe is both satisfying and wholesome. Aromatic garlic and red onion, complemented by a hint of zesty lemon juice and a touch of red chili flakes, bring vibrant and balanced flavors to every bite. Finished with a sprinkle of creamy feta cheese, this skillet dish is ready in just 20 minutes and offers a healthy yet indulgent option packed with essential nutrients. Ideal for vegetarians or anyone looking for a protein-rich meal, this recipe is a must-try addition to your arsenal of nutritious meals. Serve warm and savor the goodness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 units garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup walnuts, chopped
- 0.25 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red chili flakes
Instructions
Wash the fresh spinach leaves thoroughly in cold water, and allow them to drain or pat them dry with paper towels.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and chopped red onion to the skillet. Sauté for about 2 minutes or until the onion becomes translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
Add the chickpeas to the skillet and stir well. Cook for another 3 minutes until the chickpeas begin to brown slightly.
Add the chopped walnuts to the skillet and sauté for an additional minute to toast them lightly.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the spinach to the skillet. It will look like a lot, but it will wilt quickly. Stir continuously until the spinach has wilted completely, about 2-3 minutes.
Sprinkle the lemon juice, sea salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes over the spinach mixture and stir to combine.
Remove the skillet from the heat and top the sauteed spinach with crumbled feta cheese.
Serve the high protein sautéed spinach warm as a standalone dish or as a side. Enjoy immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1281 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 87.7 g | 112% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.3 g | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 2917 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 92.6 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.7 g | 110% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.1 g | ||
| Protein | 50.4 g | 101% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 945 mg | 73% | |
| Iron | 21.2 mg | 118% | |
| Potassium | 3788 mg | 81% | |
*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.
