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Quick Mediterranean Chickpeas Skillet

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
A flavorful and quick vegetarian dish inspired by Mediterranean flavors, perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

Canned chickpeas

  • 1 can Canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)

Olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil

Garlic

  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced)

Onion

  • 1 medium Onion (chopped)

Canned diced tomatoes or crushed tomatoes

  • 1 cup Canned diced tomatoes

Fresh spinach

  • 2 cups Fresh spinach

Kalamata olives

  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives (pitted, sliced)

Feta cheese

  • 1/2 cup Feta cheese (crumbled)

Lemon juice

  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice

Oregano

  • 1 teaspoon Oregano

Cumin

  • 1 teaspoon Cumin

Smoked paprika

  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika

Red pepper flakes

  • 1/4 teaspoon Red pepper flakes

Optional add-ins: sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, bell peppers, zucchini, eggplant

Instructions 

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook chopped onion until softened (~5 min). Add minced garlic and cook 1 min.
  • Add diced tomatoes, oregano, cumin, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes; simmer 5 min.
  • Stir in chickpeas and olives; cook 5 min. until warmed.
  • Add spinach; cook 1-2 min until wilted. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in feta and lemon juice. Serve garnished with feta and a drizzle of olive oil.

Notes

Feel free to add extra vegetables or herbs for more flavor.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: Chickpeas