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Quick Chickpea, Tomato and Spinach Stew
Pantry chickpeas simmered with tomato and spinach in one pan, ready in 28 minutes and about 365 calories.
Key takeaways
- 10 min prep · 18 min cook · 1 servings.
- ≈ 365 kcal per serving; recalculate with your brands and amounts.
- If using canned chickpeas, rinse and drain before measuring.
Why it works
Cooked chickpeas make a pantry dinner with no soaking. Tomato becomes the sauce; spinach goes in last to avoid overcooking.
Makes 1 servings. Each has an estimated 365 calories; brands, actual weights, and cooking oil change the result. Adapt the recipe to your needs.
Measured ingredients
- 150 g cooked chickpeas
- 150 g crushed tomato
- 80 g onion
- 50 g spinach
- 5 g olive oil
- Garlic, paprika, and pepper
How to make it
- Sauté onion and garlic with the measured oil.
- Add tomato and chickpeas; simmer gently for 12 to 15 minutes.
- Stir in spinach until wilted and serve.
How to log it in Kcalories
Log every ingredient, including oil, using its pre-cooking weight or a matching database entry. Add the whole recipe and divide by 1 equal servings. If you substitute an ingredient, update the log: the number on this page is a reference only.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in a serving?
About 365 calories with the listed amounts. Weigh and log your ingredients for your own estimate.
Can I substitute ingredients?
Use Swiss chard instead of spinach or add chili; log bread or rice separately.
Official sources for further reading
About the author: Dr. Hugo Daniel Parrales López
Dr. Hugo Parrales is a physician and Kcalories developer. He shares practical guides to food, physical activity, and habit tracking to help readers make informed decisions. This content is educational and does not replace individual medical advice.
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