Mediterranean · Dinner · Easy
Chickpea Spinach and Tomato Skillet
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- 27 min
- Prep
- 10 min
- Serves
- 3
- Calories
- 370
Chickpeas simmer in smoky tomato sauce until glossy, then a handful of spinach melts into the pan. A pantry dinner with very little chopping.
Crushing a few beans against the pan thickens Chickpea Spinach and Tomato Skillet without cream or flour. Garlic, cumin and smoked paprika bloom in the onion oil before the tomatoes go in, giving the short simmer a deeper flavor.
Drain the chickpeas and use crushed tomatoes rather than whole ones for a sauce that comes together quickly. Add spinach at the end so it stays green instead of turning dull and stringy.
Method
Heat olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook onion for until softened.
Stir in garlic, smoked paprika and cumin; cook for until fragrant. Add chickpeas, crushed tomatoes and salt.
Simmer over medium-low heat for , stirring occasionally, until thickened. Mash a few chickpeas against the pan to give the sauce more body.
Fold in baby spinach in two additions and cook for until wilted and the sauce clings to the beans.
Forkue tips
- Use a wide skillet; a narrow pot traps steam and leaves the tomato sauce thinner.
Storing and reheating
Refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for 2 months. Warm in a covered skillet over low heat, stirring in a splash of water if the chickpeas have absorbed the sauce.
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Chickpea Spinach and Tomato Skillet: FAQ
Can I use frozen spinach?
Yes. Thaw and squeeze 4 ounces of frozen spinach, then stir it in at the end until hot.
What goes with the chickpeas?
Spoon them over rice or serve with toasted bread to catch the tomato sauce. A squeeze of lemon at the table adds a sharper finish.
How do I store and reheat Chickpea Spinach and Tomato Skillet?
Refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for 2 months. Warm in a covered skillet over low heat, stirring in a splash of water if the chickpeas have absorbed the sauce.
How long does Chickpea Spinach and Tomato Skillet take?
About 27 min in total: 10 min prep and 17 min cooking.
What do I need to make Chickpea Spinach and Tomato Skillet?
The key ingredients are canned chickpeas, crushed tomatoes, baby spinach, onion, garlic and smoked paprika, plus pantry basics.
Any tips for Chickpea Spinach and Tomato Skillet?
Use a wide skillet; a narrow pot traps steam and leaves the tomato sauce thinner.
