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Spinach Chickpea Bowl

Discover the versatile and nutritious Spinach Chickpea Bowl perfect for quick meals packed with flavor and health benefits SEO optimized meta description
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups Fresh spinach
  • 15 oz Canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 1/2 cup Brown rice or quinoa, dry (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin (optional)

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Rice cooker or pot
  • Kitchen towel
  • Strainer
  • Bowl for serving

Method
 

  1. Cook the grain according to package instructions if using.
  2. Drain and rinse the chickpeas under cold water and pat dry.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and add chickpeas in a single layer. Cook for 3 minutes without stirring.
  4. Stir the chickpeas and continue cooking for another 2 minutes.
  5. Add minced garlic and any optional spices, cooking for 30 seconds.
  6. Add spinach gradually, allowing it to wilt while stirring.
  7. Once spinach is wilted, add lemon juice, salt, and pepper; toss to combine.
  8. Assemble the bowl with your cooked grain, chickpea-spinach mixture, and any desired toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 450mgPotassium: 780mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 20mg

Notes

Feel free to customize this bowl with different grains like quinoa or farro. Leftovers can be stored separately in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; reheat the grain and chickpea mixture before serving. This bowl is great for meal prep—prepare the components ahead of time and simply assemble when ready to eat!
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