Sautéed Mediterranean Chickpea and Spinach Rice Bowl

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A vibrant and wholesome rice bowl featuring sautéed chickpeas, fresh spinach, and aromatic Mediterranean spices. This Mediterranean-inspired rice and grain recipe (vegetarian, gluten free), ready in about 25 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 3, 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: 15 min Serves 3 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. 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, 1 tsp ground cumin, and 1 tsp paprika. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chickpeas are lightly toasted and spices are aromatic.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 4 cups roughly chopped fresh spinach, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until spinach wilts and reduces in volume.
  4. Step 4: Add 2 cups cooked basmati rice and 1 tbsp lemon juice, stirring to combine and heat through for 2 minutes.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and sprinkle with 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese if using. Serve warm.

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