Sautéed Mediterranean Chickpea and Spinach Bowl

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A vibrant and wholesome Mediterranean-inspired bowl featuring sautéed chickpeas and fresh spinach, accented with lemon and garlic. This Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian recipe (gluten free), ready in about 22 minutes, pairs olive oil, garlic cloves, canned chickpeas for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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 320 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 until shimmering. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 can (15 oz) drained and rinsed chickpeas to the skillet, sprinkle 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally until chickpeas develop a golden edge.
  3. Step 3: Add 5 cups fresh spinach to the skillet, stirring gently to wilt the leaves, cooking for 2-3 minutes until tender and bright green.
  4. Step 4: Remove skillet from heat and drizzle 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice over the mixture, stirring to combine.
  5. Step 5: Serve warm topped with 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese if using, adding a creamy and tangy contrast.

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