Chickpea and Spinach Stir-Fry with Lemon

Name: Chickpea and Spinach Stir-Fry with Lemon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas; 2 cups fresh spinach; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp minced garlic; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp lemon zest; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; to taste salt

A quick, protein-packed stir-fry with vibrant lemon flavor and tender greens, ready in under 10 minutes.

Cuisine: Asian

Category: Vegetarian

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 5 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

1 can (15 oz) chickpeas
2 cups fresh spinach
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
to taste salt

Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering and a light haze forms above the oil.
Step 2: Add 1 tbsp minced garlic and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, and sauté for 60 seconds until fragrant and garlic turns golden but not browned.
Step 3: Add 1 can (15 oz) drained and rinsed chickpeas and 2 cups fresh spinach; toss with the garlic oil for 3-4 minutes until spinach wilts and chickpeas are heated through.
Step 4: Stir in 1 tbsp lemon juice and 1 tsp lemon zest, then season with salt to taste; cook for 1 minute until flavors combine and sauce slightly thickens.