Chickpeas and Greens- Loaded with Protein, Iron, and Calcium

Prep time 10 minutes | Total Time 20 minutes

This is one of my go to dishes when I come home from work exhausted and starving. This plant-based powerhouse can be whipped up in 20 minutes and is a great source of protein, calcium and iron.

The best part is you can eat an entire bowl of it because it is low fat / low calorie and high in fiber so super filling.

Ingredients

• Olive or avocado oil

• 1 clove of garlic

• 1 small yellow onion or 3/4 cup of chopped onion

• 1 can of garbanzo beans

• 1 bunch of kale or other greens

• 1 can of diced tomatoes (14.5oz)

• Salt

• Allspice

Instructions

1. Chop onion and garlic

2. Saute the onion in olive oil/ avocado oil or vegetable broth if you don’t use oil- until fragrant - about 1-2 minutes

3. Add garlic and saute until fragrant, stirring frequently - about 90 seconds

4. Add in can of garbanzo beans - be sure to rinse first

5. Add in can of tomatoes

6. Cover partially and let cook over medium low heat for about 5 minutes - (longer if you have time)

7. Add in chopped greens, spinach, kale, or Swiss chard- (about 2 cups)

8. Add in 1 cup of vegetable broth or vegan beef broth

9. Simmer partially covered until the greens are bright green and tender

10. Serve over rice or quinoa and enjoy!

Notes and Adjustments:

Feel free to get creative: Add basil and or oregano for more spice. Add red chili flakes when you saute the garlic if you like spice. Add extra garlic for extra garlicky greens!