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5 from 1 vote

Spicy Chickpeas with Tomatoes and Spinach

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 medium tomatoes diced, or 15 oz. can
  • 2 15 oz. cans chickpeas preferably organic and/or low sodium, drained and rinsed
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 2 cups fresh spinach packed

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet with red pepper. Add onion and garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in tomatoes, chickpeas, cumin, oregano and turmeric with salt and pepper, to taste. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in spinach, cover and cook until just wilted, about 3 minutes.
  • Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and serve hot. Makes great leftovers for a few days.