Golden Chickpea and Spinach Skillet

Name: Golden Chickpea and Spinach Skillet
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 yellow onion (finely diced); 2 clove garlic (minced); 2 can chickpeas (15-ounce, rinsed, drained); 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5-ounce, undrained, no sugar added); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander; 0.25 cup vegetable broth; 5 ounce fresh spinach; 1 teaspoon salt (to taste); 0.5 teaspoon black pepper (to taste); 4 whole wheat pita breads (warmed); 1 cucumber (medium, thinly sliced)

A rapid, savory one-pan dish featuring hearty chickpeas and fresh spinach lightly seasoned with aromatic mild spices, served with whole wheat pita for a complete and effortless meal.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $1.97/serving

Dietary

Low-Sugar
High-Fiber
Vegan
Vegetarian
Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Pescatarian
Egg-Free

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion (finely diced)
2 clove garlic (minced)
2 can chickpeas (15-ounce, rinsed, drained)
1 can diced tomatoes (14.5-ounce, undrained, no sugar added)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
0.5 teaspoon ground coriander
0.25 cup vegetable broth
5 ounce fresh spinach
1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
0.5 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
4 whole wheat pita breads (warmed)
1 cucumber (medium, thinly sliced)

Instructions

Heat the 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the finely diced yellow onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the rinsed and drained chickpeas, undrained diced tomatoes, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, and 1/4 cup vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer.
Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has slightly reduced. Stir in the fresh spinach a handful at a time, allowing it to wilt before adding more. Cook until all the spinach has wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve the skillet mixture warm with warmed whole wheat pita breads for scooping and thinly sliced cucumber on the side.

Notes

To save time, use pre-minced garlic. If you don't have fresh spinach, a bag of frozen spinach can be used; just ensure it's thawed and squeezed of excess water.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 402
Protein: 18.4 g
Carbohydrates: 65 g
Fat: 6.3 g
Fiber: 13.2 g
Sodium: 1172 mg
Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
Sugar: 10.4 g