Sautéed Spinach and Chickpea Rice Bowl with Lemon-Garlic Dressing

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A vibrant, protein-packed rice bowl featuring sautéed spinach and chickpeas tossed in a zesty lemon-garlic dressing. This Mediterranean-inspired rice and grain recipe (vegetarian, gluten free), ready in about 22 minutes, pairs cooked brown rice, fresh spinach leaves, canned chickpeas for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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 420 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 3 cups fresh spinach leaves to the skillet and cook, stirring, for 3-4 minutes until wilted and tender.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 1 cup drained and rinsed canned chickpeas, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 3/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook for another 3 minutes until chickpeas are warmed through and slightly crisp on edges.
  4. Step 4: Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.
  5. Step 5: Serve the sautéed spinach and chickpea mixture over 1 1/2 cups cooked brown rice in bowls, drizzling any pan juices over the top.

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