Description
A quick and easy stir-fry made with fresh spinach, crispy chickpeas, and lots of garlic for a nutritious, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin for flavor)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups fresh spinach (or 1 large bunch)
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari (optional for extra umami)
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast (optional, adds cheesy flavor)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant. Don’t let it brown—burnt garlic is no fun.
- Add the chickpeas, stirring occasionally, and let them crisp up a bit (about 5 minutes). This gives them a nice texture.
- Sprinkle in the red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir well so everything gets coated in flavor.
- Toss in the spinach, letting it wilt down (this only takes 1-2 minutes). If the pan looks dry, add a splash of water.
- Squeeze in the lemon juice and add the soy sauce (if using). Give everything a good stir.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with nutritional yeast (if using) and fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness.
- Serve hot, straight from the pan, with warm pita bread, quinoa, or brown rice.
Notes
Can be customized with different greens, proteins, or served as a wrap.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: ~280 per serving
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: ~320mg (depends on added salt & soy sauce)
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg