Energizing Chickpea & Spinach Stir-Fry Bowl

🥘 Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 small carrot, grated
• 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1
   Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
2. 2
   Add the sliced red onion and garlic; sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.
3. 3
   Add chickpeas and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. 4
   Toss in cherry tomatoes and grated carrot; cook for another 2 minutes.
5. 5
   Add fresh spinach and let it wilt, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.
6. 6
   In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, and 2 tablespoons of water to form a creamy dressing.
7. 7
   To assemble, add cooked quinoa to a bowl. Top with the chickpea-spinach stir-fry.
8. 8
   Drizzle with tahini dressing and sprinkle pumpkin seeds on top.
9. 9
   Serve immediately and enjoy your nutritious dinner!

📊 Nutritional Information

• Vitamin A: 43% DV
• Vitamin C: 34% DV
• Iron: 29% DV
• Magnesium: 17% DV
• Calcium: 12% DV
• Dietary Fiber: 9g
• Potassium: 550mg

💡 Cooking Tips

• For extra flavor, add a pinch of smoked paprika to the chickpeas.
• If you prefer, substitute spinach with kale or Swiss chard.
• Prepare quinoa in advance for a quicker weeknight dinner.
• Always taste the dressing and adjust lemon or salt to your liking.