Warm Lemon Garlic Chickpea and Spinach Skillet
A soothing 15-minute skillet dish of tender chickpeas cooked with garlic, spinach, and a splash of lemon. Light, savory, and comforting for an easy evening meal.
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Alissa + Lila
Alissa created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Well-fueled muscles
Support your everyday foundations
A varied meal helps bring protein, energy and minerals into the day without turning dinner into a supplement calculation.
Notice: comfort + hydration
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
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Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
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Instructions
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Next: Heat 1 tsp (5 ml) olive oil…
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Heat 1 tsp (5 ml) olive oil…
Heat 1 tsp (5 ml) olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat for 1 minute until shimmering.
Look for: shimmering
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Add 2 garlic cloves (minced) and saute…
Add 2 garlic cloves (minced) and saute for 30 to 45 seconds until fragrant and lightly golden.
Look for: fragrant and lightly golden
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Pour in 0.75 cup (120 g) drained chickpeas and 0.25 cup (60 ml) vegetable broth, stirring to combine.
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Cover the skillet and simmer over low…
Cover the skillet and simmer over low heat for 5 minutes until the chickpeas are warm and tender.
Look for: the chickpeas are warm and tender
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Uncover
Uncover, stir in 2 cups (60 g) baby spinach, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fully wilted.
Look for: fully wilted
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Remove from heat
Remove from heat, stir in 1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice, season with a pinch of sea salt and black pepper, and serve immediately in a warm bowl.
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