Skillet Chickpeas with Tomatoes and Olives
In short: Chickpeas simmered in a garlicky tomato sauce with olives, capers and spinach in one pan. A fast, savory vegan dinner to eat with bread or rice. It takes about 35 min in total and makes 4 servings.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Total
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 300 kcal
This skillet dish relies on a few punchy pantry ingredients, olives, capers, garlic and smoked paprika, to give canned chickpeas a lot of flavor in about 35 minutes. The tomatoes cook down into a thick, glossy sauce while the chickpeas soak it up. Spinach wilts in at the end. Serve it with crusty bread to mop up the sauce, spoon it over rice or couscous, or let it cool and eat it as a salad.
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 8 minutes, stirring often, until soft and golden.
- Add the garlic, paprika, oregano and chili flakes and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Pour in the tomatoes and water, bring to a simmer and cook for 6 minutes, until the sauce starts to thicken.
- Add the chickpeas, olives and capers. Simmer for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally and lightly crushing a few chickpeas to thicken the sauce.
- Stir in the spinach a handful at a time until wilted, then add the vinegar. Taste and add salt only if needed, since the olives and capers are salty.
- Scatter with parsley and serve with lemon wedges and bread.
Tips
- Taste before adding any salt. Olives and capers vary a lot in saltiness, and you can always add more at the table.
- Add a handful of chopped sun-dried tomatoes for a richer finish.
Questions and answers
How long do these chickpeas keep?
They keep for 5 days in the fridge, and the flavor deepens over time. They are good cold, at room temperature or reheated in a pan.
Can I use dried chickpeas?
Yes. Soak 200 g (1 cup) of dried chickpeas overnight, then simmer in fresh water for 60 to 90 minutes until tender. Use about 480 g (3 cups) cooked.
What can I serve with it?
Crusty bread, couscous, rice, polenta or a green salad all go well.
How long does it take to make Skillet Chickpeas with Tomatoes and Olives?
About 35 min in total: 10 min of preparation and 25 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Skillet Chickpeas with Tomatoes and Olives?
About 300 kcal per serving, with 11 g of protein, 30 g of carbohydrates and 15 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 300 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 11 g |
| Carbohydrates | 30 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Fiber | 11 g |
| Sugar | 7 g |
| Sodium | 720 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
