Last Updated on April 30, 2024
Sauteed Spinach and Chickpeas are an easy to make, inexpensive dish that is full of color and flavor.
I found a similar recipe in an old recipe book and thought, I have to try this!
And because I love both spinach and of course chickpeas, I thought this would be a perfect dish to make for my family!
With a few tweaks to the recipe, it now has a spot in my weekly menu planning.
This dish is not only healthy, it’s versatile, it can be the main dish, a side dish, or just a snack.
It is loaded with protein and fiber to keep you full and satisfied.
This dish takes little to no effort to whip up, making it a quick and easy dish when you are in a hurry.
It can also be easily customized to you and your families likes.
Can you use different seasoning in this dish?
YES! Try different blends or single spices.
Some examples are…
- Smoked Paprika
- Curry Seasonings – turmeric, coriander, ginger, paprika, cumin
- Hot Spices – Cayenne, crushed red pepper, chili powder
- Mustard Seeds
- Parsley
- Basil
- Cilantro
- Dill
- Chives
- Thyme
Ingredients needed for this dish
- Spinach – So why spinach? We all know raw spinach is mild with a slight sweet taste, but when cooked it becomes stronger in flavor, becoming more robust. Spinach is an extremely nutrient leafy green making it perfect for any meal.
- Chickpeas – The Chickpea is a excellent source of protein and fiber. This mildly nutty, slight earthy flavored legume has the perfect firm, yet creamy texture that is very versatile to be used in any dish.
- Onion – This can be a fresh sweet onion, leek, green onion or a shallot. In this recipe I used a leek, but any onion will do just fine. When sauteed, the onion becomes soft and sweetens as it cooks, adding flavor through out the dish.
- Garlic – In this recipe I used a minced garlic. Minced garlic has a stronger flavor than a garlic clove. I wanted to taste the garlic through out the dish, this is why I went with the minced garlic. Don’t want the stronger taste of garlic, use garlic cloves. Garlic cloves will give a sweeter and milder flavor.
- Oil – Any oil will work great in this recipe. I used a avocado oil for this dish.
- Seasoning – Salt and pepper to taste. Customize with your own spices or spice blends.
Making Sauteed Spinach and Chickpeas
Drain and rinse the chickpeas, set aside.
Clean the spinach and onion, set aside.
Dice the onion, add to a large frying pan with oil and fry until soft, about 5 minutes.
Add garlic and cook for another minute.
In stages, add a little spinach slowly, stirring until the leaves begin to wilt.
After all the spinach has been added, stir in the chickpeas and seasonings.
Heat until the chickpeas are hot.
Serve hot as a main dish or as a side dish.
Sauteed Spinach and Chickpeas
Ingredients
- 10 oz. Fresh Spinach
- 1 15 oz. Can Chickpeas
- 1 Onion I used a leek, but use any sweet onion, shallot or green onions.
- 1 tsp Minced Garlic Or 1 to 2 garlic cloves.
- 2 Tbsp Oil I used avocado oil, any oil will do. This is used to saute the vegetables.
- Salt and Pepper to taste Or add any seasonings of choice.
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas, set aside.
- Clean the spinach and onion, set aside.
- Dice the onion, add to a large frying pan with oil and fry until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- In stages, add a little spinach slowly, stirring until the leaves begin to wilt.
- After all the spinach has been added, stir in the chickpeas and seasonings.
- Heat until the chickpeas are hot.
- Serve hot as a main dish or as a side dish.
Notes
- Smoked Paprika
- Curry Seasonings – turmeric, coriander, ginger, paprika, cumin.
- Hot Spices – Cayenne, crushed red pepper, chili powder.
- Mustard Seeds
- Parsley
- Basil
- Cilantro
- Dill
- Chives
- Thyme
