Chickpea and Spinach Stir-Fry with Garlic

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-19 · Updated 2026-04-19

A vibrant, protein-packed stir-fry featuring tender chickpeas and wilted spinach with aromatic garlic notes. This Mediterranean quick recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 18 minutes, pairs olive oil, garlic, and chickpeas for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups spinach
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly.
2. Step 2: Add 1 can (15 oz) drained and rinsed chickpeas and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Stir to coat and cook for 3 minutes until chickpeas are slightly crispy.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 cups fresh spinach, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp rice vinegar. Cook for 2-3 minutes until spinach is wilted and chickpeas are heated through.
4. Step 4: Season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Serve immediately.