Chickpeas and Spinach Sauté

Sautéed veggies simmered with a can of tomatoes, chickpeas and wilted spinach make up this colorful dish. This recipes calls for chickpeas and spinach but a.

193kcal per serving
10 gprotein
28 gcarbohydrates
7 gfat
4servings (1.25 cup servings)

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 30 min

Ingredients

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Nutrition facts per serving

NutrientPer serving% DV
Calories 193 kcal
Total fat 7 g 9%
Saturated fat 1 g 5%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 256 mg 11%
Total carbohydrates 28 g 10%
Dietary fiber 10 g 36%
Total sugars 8 g
Added sugars 0 g 0%
Protein 10 g 20%
Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
Calcium 213 mg 16%
Iron 4 mg 22%
Potassium 721 mg 15%

Nutrition analysis per serving as published by USDA with the recipe. % DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults.

Directions

  1. Put a skillet on the stove on medium high heat. When the skillet is hot, add oil.
  2. Add onion, garlic, celery and carrot and cook about 15 minutes until the mixture is soft and the onions are lightly browned.
  3. Raise the heat to high and add the tomatoes, beans (white beans instead of chickpeas) and water and cook for 5 minutes. Lower the heat to low and top the mixture with the spinach (don’t worry about stirring). Cover and cook until the spinach has thawed and heated throughout, about 10 minutes. Stir well.
  4. Add the lemon juice and red pepper flakes and stir thoroughly.
  5. Serve with cooked quinoa or brown rice.

Notes

Learn more about: Onions Garlic Celery Carrots Tomatoes Spinach Lemons

Source

USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

Published on USDA MyPlate Kitchen (www.myplate.gov/recipes/chickpeas-and-spinach-saute, retired by USDA in January 2026; archived copy). A work of the US federal government, in the public domain.

General nutrition information, not medical advice.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Chickpeas and Spinach Sauté?

One serving has 193 kcal. The recipe makes 4 servings (1.25 cup servings each).

How much protein is in Chickpeas and Spinach Sauté?

10 g of protein per serving, with 28 g of carbohydrates and 7 g of fat.

How long does Chickpeas and Spinach Sauté take to make?

About 50 minutes in total.

What do I need to make Chickpeas and Spinach Sauté?

11 ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 yellow onion (peeled and chopped), 1 clove garlic (peeled and minced), 1 celery stalk (chopped), 1 carrot (chopped) and 1 can (14.5 oz) low-sodium diced tomatoes (including liquid) ….