Chickpeas and Spinach with Creamy Feta Cheese
Servings: 4 Time: 30 Minutes
Sweet and tender spinach arrives in spring and cooks up in a flash. Combine it with chickpeas and sprinkle on some creamy feta cheese for a warm and satisfying dish that comes together in no time.
Ingredients
2 TBS olive oil, plus 1 TBS to drizzle on at serving
1 yellow onion, diced
3 small cloves of garlic, mashed
Pinch of salt
1 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
2 15 oz cans of chickpeas (3 cups), drained and rinsed, preferably no salt added
1 cup dry white wine
14 ½ oz can of diced tomatoes, preferably no salt added
8 oz of baby spinach, (about 5 cups) rinsed
black pepper to taste
1/3 cup Feta cheese, crumbled (2 ounces)
Preparation
Dice the onion, mash then peel the garlic cloves and finely chop the rosemary.
Heat 2 TBS olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion, garlic, rosemary, and a pinch of salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-8 minutes until onion is soft and lightly golden.
Add the wine and bring it to a simmer until the liquid is reduced by half.
Add the chickpeas and the tomatoes with their juice, bring to a simmer, then cover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the spinach a few handfuls at a time, and stir until each addition is wilted. Season with pepper.
Transfer to serving bowls, drizzle with olive oil, crumble feta cheese on top, and serve warm.
Why Kathleen Recommends This Recipe
“Chickpeas are a great source of fiber, including soluble fiber, which lowers total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol to reduce the risk of heart disease. If you are not used to eating fiber-rich foods, it is a good idea to eat small portions at first, and then gradually increase them, to avoid any digestive discomfort.
Spinach is also an excellent source of potassium, which can help lower blood pressure.”
— Kathleen Mathis Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Nutrition Facts
Per serving: 565calories; 70g Carbohydrate with 19g dietary fiber; 19g fat with 4g saturated fat; 23g protein, 250mg sodium, 1185 mg potassium (34% Daily Value).
