Sautéed Spinach and Chickpea Stir-Fry with Garam Masala
A quick and nutritious stir-fry of fresh spinach and chickpeas seasoned with aromatic garam masala and garlic. This Indian-inspired vegetarian recipe (gluten free), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs fresh spinach leaves, cooked chickpeas, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 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.
Ingredients
- 300 grams, washed and chopped fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas
- 4, minced garlic cloves
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1/4 tsp red chili powder
- to taste salt
- 2 tbsp oil
- 2 tbsp water
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Step 2: Add 1 cup cooked chickpeas, 1 tsp garam masala, 1/4 tsp red chili powder, and salt to taste; stir-fry for 2 minutes to coat chickpeas with spices.
- Step 3: Add 300 grams chopped fresh spinach and 2 tbsp water to the pan; cover and cook for 4-5 minutes until the spinach wilts completely.
- Step 4: Remove lid, stir well, and cook for another 2 minutes to evaporate excess moisture and blend flavors before serving.
