SPINACH AND GARBANZO SKILLET

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Whipped up by our Test Kitchen, this colorful combination of beans, summer squash, tomatoes and spinach makes a bright addition to any meal. Topped with roasted almonds and served warm, this tasty side dish is sure to be requested often!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 medium yellow summer squash, cut in half lengthwise, then into 1/4-inch slices
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
3 cups chopped fresh baby spinach
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet or wok, saute the garlic, basil and pepper in hot oil for 30 seconds. Stir in beans and squash until evenly coated with spices. Cover and cook for 4 minutes, stirring three times. , In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, water, vinegar and honey until smooth. Stir into bean mixture. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in spinach and tomatoes; heat through. Sprinkle with almonds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 158mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

VICTOR KIPKORIR
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the garbanzo beans and the spinach.


Omeife Emmanuel
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I love the simplicity of this dish. It's just a few ingredients, but they come together to create a delicious and satisfying meal.


Meg Balika
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This dish is perfect for a potluck or party. It's easy to make ahead of time and it travels well.


Thomas Farnsworth
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook spinach, and this dish definitely hit the spot.


Freedom Orukpe
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover spinach and garbanzo beans.


MeLisa Jordan
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this dish. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Budhiram Rasali
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's healthy too.


Reload reload Just
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I've never had spinach and garbanzo beans together before, but it was a great combo.


Wasim Baig
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This dish is so good, I could eat it every day.


Aleeboyy Alee
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I'm definitely making this again!


DR IRABOR temple
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Yum!


raju Bishwokarma
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Lex Jensen
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my dish turned out mushy. I think I overcooked the spinach.


Minali Imasha
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This dish was a little bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


Pak Mobile
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I'm always looking for new vegetarian recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's simple to make and absolutely delicious.


Rana
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This dish is so versatile! I've made it with different types of beans and vegetables, and it's always delicious.


Veni Leka
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I love that this dish is healthy and flavorful. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Ibts Sed
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This was a quick and easy weeknight meal. I used canned garbanzo beans and frozen spinach, and it still turned out great.


Brenda Joaquin
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but this dish was surprisingly delicious! The garbanzo beans added a nice texture and the spices were just right.


Mikko Salovaara
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This dish was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the spinach and garbanzo beans were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


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