I have got to get a hold of my husband’s netflix password. It is getting out of control in my house. My DVD player has been super hero this, werewolf versus zombie that for over a month now, and I just can’t take it anymore. I am in dire need of a chick flick. And, this used to be a department I could count on the hubs for. While he always preferred the explosive non-thinking movies to my more artsy films, we could usually settle on some romantic comedy and both be happy. But not lately. This chickadee has been living in uber-boy movieland and it has got to end soon!
Of course, my carnivore sometimes feels like this about our dinners. While I am all about trying grilled artichokes or orzo with asparagus, he just wants a man meal every now and again. I knew he was in that kind of a funk when he requested my chili on a day where the temps reached the nineties. And, that’s okay. When he wants a fried pork chop or a grilled steak, I just make sure my main dish is something new I have been wanting to try – like this chick pea dish. I found it on Pinterest (see the original here) and stock piled the ingredients for just such an occasion.
What can I say? This chickpea dish left this chick happy (even if I had to suffer through another round of vampire games, or whatever his latest movie choice was after dinner).
PrintChickadee – Spinach and Chick Peas
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 2-4 servings 1x
Description
A hearty and flavorful dish featuring chickpeas and spinach, perfect as a vegetarian main course or a side dish.
Ingredients
- 1 19oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 10oz frozen package of spinach, thawed and drained
- 1 small can of diced tomatoes
- 1/2 large yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and translucent.
- Add the rinsed and drained chickpeas and the can of diced tomatoes to the skillet. Stir to combine.
- Stir in the thawed and drained spinach, ensuring it is evenly distributed.
- Season the mixture with 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, 1/4 teaspoon of hot pepper flakes, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Simmer the mixture for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until everything is heated through and well combined.
Notes
This dish can be served as a main course or a side dish. It pairs well with rice or crusty bread. For added flavor, consider topping with a squeeze of lemon juice or a sprinkle of feta cheese. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 8 grams
- Carbohydrates: 35 grams
- Fiber: 8 grams
- Protein: 10 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
