This savory chickpea stew is a delicious high-protein meal, perfect to have as a quick lunch. It’s wonderful served with steamed rice, but it also pairs beautifully with toasted pita bread.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp canola oil
- 1 large clove of garlic, diced
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup pasta sauce
- 7 oz cooked chickpeas, about half a can
- 1 handful baby spinach
- 7 oz cooked white rice
- Fresh parsley leaves, for garnish
- Lemon wedges, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat your pan on high heat and then add the oil.
- When the oil heats up add the onions and garlic and cook them for a minute, stirring constantly.
- Add in the pasta sauce and turn the heat down to medium.
- When it starts simmering, add in the chickpeas and the baby spinach. Stir that in and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat, garnish with fresh parsley leaves and a lemon wedge, and serve over rice.