Spinach & Chickpeas
Infuse iron-rich spinach and protein-powered chickpeas with some simple flavor thanks to garlic, paprika, cumin and red wine vinegar.
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Ingredients
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 18 oz fresh baby spinach
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 15-oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed (NOTE: Opt for BPA-free cans, such as Eden Foods)
- 2 tbsp dry whole-wheat bread crumbs
- 1/2 tsp sweet paprika (TRY: Simply Organic Paprika)
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin (TRY: Simply Organic Ground Cumin)
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- Fresh ground black pepper, to taste (TRY: Simply Organic Ground Black Pepper)
- 1 tsp red wine vinegar
Preparation
- Heat oil in a skillet on medium-high. Add spinach and garlic and sauté until spinach is just wilted, 2 to 3 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, combine chickpeas, bread crumbs, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper. Add chickpea mixture to spinach and cook until beans are heated, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vinegar.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size 1 1/2 cup spinach & chickpeas
- Calories 345
- Carbohydrate Content 70 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 8 g
- Fiber Content 21 g
- Protein Content 19 g
- Saturated Fat Content 1 g
- Sodium Content 574 mg
- Sugar Content 2.5 g
- Monounsaturated Fat Content 0 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat Content 0 g