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Balsamic Chickpeas and Spinach

Quick and easy dinner to make when you're really not in the mood for cooking. It's really inexpensive too!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2
Author Meme

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion about 1.5 cups, chopped
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 5 cups fresh spinach
  • ¼ tsp lemon pepper
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt
  • 15 ounce can chickpeas drained and well-rinsed
  • 3 TBSP balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 7-10 minutes until browned, stirring occasionally. Add garlic to the pan, and cook for 1 minute stirring constantly.
  • Add 2 cups of spinach to the pan. Stir spinach into the onions, allowing it to wilt. Add the remaining 3 cups to the pan, and stir until all of the spinach has wilted. Season with salt-free seasoning, lemon pepper, and salt. Add in the chickpeas and stir to combine everything together. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Turn the heat up to medium-high and add the balsamic vinegar. Stir well. Cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Top with Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast.