Chickpeas and Spinach with Smoky Paprika

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this hearty and flavorful recipe for Chickpeas and Spinach with Smoky Paprika—a quick, nutrient-packed dish that’s ready in just 25 minutes! Featuring tender chickpeas, vibrant fresh spinach, and a bold blend of smoked paprika and cumin, this one-pan recipe balances comforting earthiness with a subtle citrusy kick of fresh lemon juice. Perfectly spiced yet mild enough for all palates, it can easily be customized with a touch of heat from optional red pepper flakes. Serve it warm as a satisfying standalone meal or pair it with crusty bread or rice for an irresistible plant-based feast. This protein-rich vegan recipe is ideal for busy nights when you crave something wholesome, easy, and deeply satisfying!

Nutriscore Rating: 88/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 3 large garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 can chickpeas
• 6 cups fresh spinach
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas under cold water, then set them aside.

Step 2

Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic cloves.

Step 3

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the chopped onion to the skillet and sauté for 4-5 minutes, or until softened and translucent.

Step 5

Stir in the minced garlic, smoked paprika, and ground cumin. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.

Step 6

Add the drained chickpeas to the skillet and stir to coat them in the spices. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

Gradually add the fresh spinach to the skillet in batches, allowing it to wilt before adding more. This process should take 2-3 minutes.

Step 8

Season the dish with salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.

Step 9

Drizzle the lemon juice over the mixture and stir well to combine.

Step 10

Remove the skillet from heat and serve the dish warm, either on its own or alongside crusty bread or rice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(758.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1040.0

Total Fat 39.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1355.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 136.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 38.8g	0%
Total Sugars 24.9g
Protein 42.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 437.8mg	0%
Iron 19.4mg	0%
Potassium 1500.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.9%

Protein: 16.0%

Carbs: 51.1%