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.
Prep: 20 min · Cook: 30 min
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil nutrition facts
- 1 yellow onion (peeled and chopped) nutrition facts
- 1 clove garlic (peeled and minced) nutrition facts
- 1 celery stalk (chopped) nutrition facts
- 1 carrot (chopped) nutrition facts
- 1 can (14.5 oz) low-sodium diced tomatoes (including liquid) nutrition facts
- 1 can (16 oz) low-sodium chickpeas (drained and rinsed with cold water) nutrition facts
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 package (10 oz) frozen spinach (kale can be used instead of spinach) nutrition facts
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (or red vinegar) nutrition facts
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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Nutrition facts per serving
| Nutrient | Per 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
- Put a skillet on the stove on medium high heat. When the skillet is hot, add oil.
- Add onion, garlic, celery and carrot and cook about 15 minutes until the mixture is soft and the onions are lightly browned.
- 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.
- Add the lemon juice and red pepper flakes and stir thoroughly.
- 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.