Spicy Chickpea Stir-Fry

This vibrant and flavorful Spicy Chickpea Stir-Fry is a quick and healthy main dish packed with protein and veggies. Perfect for a solo dinner, it combines the goodness of chickpeas with a kick of spice and fresh greens.

Main Dish
easy 20 min 350 cal
Steps

1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. 2. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. 3. Stir in the sliced bell peppers and zucchini, cooking for about 5 minutes until they start to soften. 4. Add the chickpeas, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. 5. Toss in the fresh spinach, soy sauce, and lemon juice. Cook until the spinach wilts, about 2 minutes. 6. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired. Serve hot.

Ingredients

1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup bell peppers, sliced 1/2 cup zucchini, sliced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste) Salt and pepper to taste 1 cup fresh spinach 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon lemon juice Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)

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