Sauteed Spinach and Chickpeas
This dish is so easy to make, use simple ingredients, full of flavor and a inexpensive dish. Make this dish as a main meal or as a side dish.
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
Different Spices to try
- 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