Lemon Spinach Chickpeas
Bright, zesty, and packed with wholesome flavors, Lemon Spinach Chickpeas is a quick and healthy dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or light meal prep. This one-skillet recipe combines tender chickpeas, fresh wilted spinach, and aromatic spices like cumin and red pepper flakes, all brought together with the refreshing tang of lemon juice and zest. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's a wonderful balance of hearty plant-based protein and vibrant greens. Serve it as a flavorful side dish or pair it with rice, quinoa, or crusty bread for a satisfying vegetarian main course. Whether you're looking for a simple dinner solution or a nutritious meal idea, this easy lemon chickpea recipe is sure to become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, diced yellow onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 15 ounces canned chickpeas
- 6 cups fresh spinach
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, until fragrant.
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas, then add them to the skillet. Stir to combine and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Add the fresh spinach in batches, stirring as it wilts, until all the spinach is incorporated and tender, about 3-4 minutes.
Sprinkle in the ground cumin, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, stirring to evenly coat the ingredients.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve warm as a side dish or over rice, quinoa, or crusty bread for a light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
745 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.0 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.3 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2568 mg | 112% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 86.2 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.5 g | 84% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.2 g | ||
| Protein | 24.5 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 381 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 12.2 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 1003 mg | 21% | |
*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.
