Spiced Chickpea and Spinach Skillet
A warm, comforting Mediterranean skillet featuring fiber-rich chickpeas and tender spinach in a spiced tomato sauce. Topped with creamy Greek yogurt and feta for a satisfying protein boost.
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthDigestive comfort
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Before you start
Your 15-minute game plan
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Equipment
Large skillet
Time saver
Storage: The cooked chickpea base stores beautifully in the fridge for up to 4 days. Keep the feta and yogurt separate until you reheat and serve.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep chickpeas (rinsed)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
From Your Pantry
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One clear step at a time
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Next: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in…
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Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in…
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the drained chickpeas, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, a pinch of salt, and a dash of black pepper. Toast for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant.
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Pour in the diced tomatoes along with…
Pour in the diced tomatoes along with their juices. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, allowing the liquid to reduce slightly and the flavors to meld.
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Stir in the fresh baby spinach
Stir in the fresh baby spinach, cooking for 1 to 2 minutes just until it wilts gently into the warm sauce. Remove the skillet from the heat.
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Divide the warm mixture between two bowls
Divide the warm mixture between two bowls. Top each with the crumbled feta cheese and a generous half-cup dollop of plain Greek yogurt to boost the protein and add a cool, creamy contrast.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Gut-Friendly Prep
Gut-Friendly Prep: Rinsing canned chickpeas thoroughly helps remove excess sodium and some of the natural starches that can cause initial bloating.
Nutrient Pairing
Nutrient Pairing: The vitamin C in the tomatoes naturally helps your body absorb the plant-based iron from the spinach and chickpeas.
Storage
Storage: The cooked chickpea base stores beautifully in the fridge for up to 4 days. Keep the feta and yogurt separate until you reheat and serve.
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