Masala Spinach Chickpeas

Masala Spinach Chickpeas

These richly spiced vegetables will make the perfect fibre-rich side dish on your next curry night. These richly spiced vegetables will make the perfect fibre-rich side dish on your next curry night.

Prep time
5 mins
Cook time
20 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
No
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
fibre
Prebiotics
Herbs &
spices
Legumes
Contains
Dairy View all Cumin, Chickpeas, Beans, Milk, Fennel, Olive oil, Curry Leaf, Spinach, Legumes, Dairy, Cinnamon, Onion
Ingredients
Serves 2
1 tbsp
2 tsp
butter
1
red onion
sliced
3 tsp
garam masala
1 can
chickpeas (can)
drained and rinsed
160g
The Doctor's Kitchen
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
fibre
Prebiotics
Herbs &
spices
Legumes

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

14g
Protein
317kcal
Calories
16g
Total Fat
33g
Carbs
4g
Sugars
13g
Fibre
204mg
Calcium
16%
 
7mg
Iron
39%
 
130mg
Magnesium
31%
 
992mg
Potassium
21%
 
72mg
Sodium
3%
 
0mg
Vitamin B1
0%
0mcg
Vitamin B12
0%
0mcg
Vitamin D
0%
4.8mg
Vitamin E
32%
 
208mcg
Vitamin B9
52%
 
409mcg
Vitamin A
45%
 
27mg
Vitamin C
30%
 
1.9mg
Zinc
17%
 
395mcg
Vitamin K
329%
 
0.5mg
Copper
56%
 
0.2mg
Vitamin B2
15%
 
1.6mg
Vitamin B3
10%
 
0.7mg
Vitamin B6
41%
 
242mg
Phosphorus
19%
 
Protein: 14g; Calories: 317kcal; Total Fat: 16g; Carbs: 33g; Sugars: 4g; Fibre: 13g; Calcium: 204mg (16%); Iron: 7mg (39%); Magnesium: 130mg (31%); Potassium: 992mg (21%); Sodium: 72mg (3%); Vitamin B1: 0mg (0%); Vitamin B12: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin D: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin E: 4.8mg (32%); Vitamin B9: 208mcg (52%); Vitamin A: 409mcg (45%); Vitamin C: 27mg (30%); Zinc: 1.9mg (17%); Vitamin K: 395mcg (329%); Copper: 0.5mg (56%); Vitamin B2: 0.2mg (15%); Vitamin B3: 1.6mg (10%); Vitamin B6: 0.7mg (41%); Phosphorus: 242mg (19%)
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Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
fibre
Prebiotics
Herbs &
spices
Legumes
Contains
Dairy View all Cumin, Chickpeas, Beans, Milk, Fennel, Olive oil, Curry Leaf, Spinach, Legumes, Dairy, Cinnamon, Onion
Ingredients
Serves 2
1 tbsp
2 tsp
butter
1
red onion
sliced
3 tsp
garam masala
1 can
chickpeas (can)
drained and rinsed
160g
The Doctor's Kitchen

Ingredients

Serves 2
1 tbsp
2 tsp
butter
1
red onion
sliced
3 tsp
garam masala
1 can
chickpeas (can)
drained and rinsed
160g

Method

1

Gather and prepare your ingredients.

2

Place a saucepan over medium-high heat and add the butter, onions, and spices with a sprinkle of salt. Sauté until softened and reduced, 8-10 minutes.

3

Add the chickpeas and spinach. Cook just until the spinach wilts, about 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning to taste.

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User comments (4)

Gillian 1 month ago

I just used this as a basic idea for a very quick recipe, adjusting according to other comments. I added a little frozen homemade tomato sauce, a good squirt of lime juice and a dash of ginger juice, with a little chopped up ready-cooked chicken and 2 tablespoons of leftover cooked quinoa. Really quick and really tasty!

Sheena 5 months ago

Super quick to prepare and cook taste wise it’s just an okay meal I think there’s a lot more on here that’s far tastier. to be honest, was a little disappointed

Ateen 6 months ago

Super quick and tasty. I didn't think 1 serving was enough. I doubled the serving but kept the oil to 1 tbsp and it was perfect for a full meal

Jennifer 1 year ago

Not enough protein to ge a stand alone meal. A great side dish, in a smaller serve, to some good quality protein.

Recipe by Dr Rupy Aujla and in the categories: Leafy Greens, Legumes, Sides, Anti-Inflammatory, Lunch, Dinner
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