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Chickpea and Spinach Mashed Bowl
VegetarianLunchDinnerQuick & EasyLow Calorie

Chickpea and Spinach Mashed Bowl

A creamy and flavorful chickpea and spinach mash that's high in protein and low in calories, perfect for a quick and easy meal.

5 min

Prep

15 min

Cook

4

Serves

350

Calories

Macros · per serving

31g protein

48g carbs

10g fat

Ingredients

For 4 servings

  • 3 cups canned chickpeas
  • 4 cups baby spinach
  • 1 onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

  1. 1

    Drain and rinse the chickpeas under cold water.

  2. 2

    Peel and chop the onion and garlic.

  3. 3

    In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.

  4. 4

    Add chopped onion and garlic to the pan, sauté until onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add rinsed chickpeas, water, salt, and black pepper to the pan.

  6. 6

    Cook the chickpeas for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  7. 7

    Add baby spinach to the pan and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.

  8. 8

    Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.

  9. 9

    Using a potato masher or fork, mash the chickpeas and spinach mixture until desired consistency is reached.

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