Skillet Spinach and Chickpeas with Cherry Tomatoes

 

INGREDIENTS (Serves: 4)

1 Tbsp olive oil

1 medium, chopped onion

2 cloves of minced garlic

10oz. (about 1 ½ cup) chopped spinach

15 ½ oz. rinsed and drained chickpeas

2 cup fresh cherry tomatoes

1 tsp. Lemon zest

2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice

1 Tbsp. thyme

1 tsp kosher salt

½ tsp. Red pepper flakes

STEPS

1. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat
2. Add onion and stir and cook until softened (about 5 minutes)
3. Add garlic, and continue stirring and cooking for 1 minute
4. Stir in spinach and cook for another 2 minutes
5. Stir inn chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, lemon zest, lemon juice, thyme, salt and pepper flakes and cook for another 2 minutes

TIPS

1. You can also add cooked quinoa, barley, or rice to this recipe. 
2. Spinach can be stored as frozen. When used for this recipe remember to thaw completely and squeeze out extra liquid
3. You can add extra lemon juice in replace of lemon zest

Recipe adapted from: https://www.weightwatchers.com/us/recipe/skillet-spinach-and-chickpeas-cherry-tomatoes-1/5626a6462084d63a3401cb0e