Sautéed Chickpea and Spinach Mediterranean Grain Bowl

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A warm Mediterranean-inspired grain bowl featuring sautéed chickpeas and fresh spinach with bright lemon and garlic flavors. This Mediterranean-inspired healthy bowl recipe (vegetarian, gluten free), ready in about 22 minutes, pairs chickpeas (canned, drained and rinsed), baby spinach, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 12 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1/2 tsp ground cumin and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 cup drained chickpeas to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chickpeas start to crisp and brown slightly.
  3. Step 3: Add 2 cups baby spinach to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes, stirring until spinach wilts and reduces in volume.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper, mixing well to combine. Remove from heat.
  5. Step 5: In a bowl, place 1 cup cooked quinoa as the base, then top with the chickpea and spinach mixture. Sprinkle 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese over the top before serving.

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