Description
A vibrant and hearty Spicy Chickpeas with Tomatoes and Spinach dish that features tender chickpeas simmered in a flavorful blend of tomatoes, spices, and fresh spinach. This easy and nutritious recipe is perfect for a quick dinner or satisfying lunch, offering bold flavors and wholesome ingredients in every bite.
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 and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil and spices: Warm olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add crushed red pepper and stir to infuse the oil with heat.
- Sauté onions and garlic: Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes until the onions are softened and fragrant.
- Add tomatoes and chickpeas: Stir in diced tomatoes (or canned), drained chickpeas, cumin, oregano, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
- Simmer the mixture: Cover the skillet and let the chickpeas and tomatoes simmer over medium-low heat for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Add spinach: Stir fresh spinach into the skillet, cover again, and cook just until the spinach wilts, approximately 3 minutes.
- Season and serve: Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Remove from heat and serve hot for a satisfying meal.
Notes
- For a milder dish, reduce or omit the crushed red pepper.
- Use canned chickpeas labeled low sodium or rinse them well to reduce salt content.
- Fresh spinach can be substituted with frozen spinach; just thaw and drain excess water before adding.
- Pair with rice, quinoa, or crusty bread for a complete meal.
- This dish keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and tastes even better the next day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
