Description
Discover a quick and delicious weeknight meal with this 30-minute Mediterranean Chickpea & Spinach Skillet. Bursting with vibrant flavors and packed with nutritious ingredients, this colorful dish combines protein-rich chickpeas and tender spinach, all brought together by zesty lemon juice and aromatic garlic. Perfect for busy evenings or casual gatherings, it’s not just a meal; it’s an experience that transports you to the Mediterranean with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) low-sodium chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in chickpeas, cumin, salt, and pepper; cook for 5 minutes until chickpeas turn slightly golden.
- Add fresh spinach; stir continuously until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Drizzle lemon juice over the mixture while stirring to combine all flavors.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider topping with crumbled feta cheese or toasted nuts. - Customize by incorporating other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.