Smoky Chickpea & Spinach Skillet with Zesty Yogurt
This week's budget-friendly recommendation is a nutrient-dense take on Mediterranean comfort food. Using pantry staples like chickpeas and spinach, we’ve created a protein-packed, savory skillet that costs very little per serving while providing a rich, satisfying flavor profile.
In short
Smoky Chickpea & Spinach Skillet with Zesty Yogurt takes about 30 minutes (10 min prep, 20 min cooking), serves 4 and needs 12 ingredients.
Ingredients
- Canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed800 g
- Frozen or fresh spinach250 g
- Large onion, finely diced1 stk
- Garlic cloves, minced3 stk
- Tomato paste2 tbsp
- Smoked paprika1 tsp
- Ground cumin0.5 tsp
- Large eggs4 stk
- Greek or plain yogurt200 g
- Lemon juice1 tbsp
- Olive oil1 tbsp
- Salt and black pepperto taste
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 5 minutes until translucent, then stir in the minced garlic for another minute.
- 2
Add the tomato paste, smoked paprika, and cumin to the pan. Stir for 2 minutes to toast the spices, then add the chickpeas and a splash of water to prevent sticking.
- 3
Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted and well combined with the chickpea mixture. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- 4
Use a spoon to create four small wells in the mixture. Crack an egg into each well. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny.
- 5
While the eggs cook, whisk the yogurt with lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Serve the skillet warm with dollops of the lemon yogurt on top.
Questions and answers
How long does Smoky Chickpea & Spinach Skillet with Zesty Yogurt take?
About 30 minutes in total: 10 minutes prep and 20 minutes cooking.
How many servings does it make?
The recipe serves 4.
What ingredients do I need?
You need 12 ingredients: Canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed, Frozen or fresh spinach, Large onion, finely diced, Garlic cloves, minced, Tomato paste, Smoked paprika …. With Veloop you can add them all to your shopping list.
