Chickpea and Spinach Stew

By Marieanne

1 point per serving

Ingredients

• 2 tsp olive oil, extra-virgin
• 2 small uncooked onion(s), chopped
• 1 tsp table salt, divided
• 2 clove(s) (medium) garlic clove(s), minced
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 15 oz canned diced tomatoes, packed in their own juice, undrained
• 45 oz canned chickpeas (undrained), rinsed and drained
• 10 oz fresh spinach, baby leaves
• 2 Tbsp water
• 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup(s) cilantro, fresh, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 10 minutes. Stir in garlic, cumin and ginger; cook for 1 minute. Add tomatoes and their juice, and chickpeas; stir to combine and mash chickpeas slightly with a potato masher.

Using tongs, toss in spinach and sprinkle mixture with water; cook, covered, until spinach is wilted, tossing mixture once half-way through, about 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in lemon juice, cilantro and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Yields about 1 1/4 cups per serving.

Throw in 1/4 teaspoon cayenne to turn up the heat.