Spinach With Chickpeas

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, cut in half
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon turmeric
  • 28 ounces canned chick-peas, drained
  • 11 cups Baby Spinach, rinsed and shaken dry
  • 2 pimientos, drained and sliced
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a large, lidded skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes, or until golden, but not brown; remove with a slotted spoon and discard.
  3. Add the onion and cumin, turmeric and cayenne and cook, stirring for about 5 minutes or until soft.
  4. Add the chickpeas and stir until coated with the oil and spices.
  5. Stir in the spinach with just the water clinging to it, cover and cook for 4-5 minutes until wilted.
  6. Uncover, stir in the pimientos and continue cooking, stirring gently until the liquid evaporates.
  7. Season to taste and serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

583 kcal 29% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13g 26% DV
Total Fat 39.5g 51% DV
Carbs 59.5g 22% DV
Fiber 16.7g 60% DV
Sugar 5.6g 11% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9861.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 1661.3mg 35% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 637.3mcg 71% DV
Vitamin C 32.8mg 36% DV
Calcium 391.8mg 30% DV
Iron 33.7mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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