Spinach and Chick Peas with Bacon
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- Number of Servings: 3
Ingredients
3 slices thick-cut bacon1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil1 15-oz can chickpeas, rinsed1/4 tsp dried hot red pepper flakes 8 cups baby spinach (6 oz), tough stems discarded 1 garlic clove, minced
Bring a 3-quart pot 3/4ths full of water to a boil. Add bacon and cook 2 minutes. Drain bacon and rinse in cold water. Pat dry and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces.
Cook bacon in a 12-inch heavy skillet sprayed with the EVOO, over moderate heat, stirring, until browned. Leaving bacon in skillet, spoon off all but 1 t T fat. Add chickpeas, and red pepper flakes to skillet and saute over high heat, stirring occasionally, until chickpeas begin to brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in spinach and garlic and sauté, stirring, until spinach is wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
Serving Size: 3 servings
Number of Servings: 3
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DUKKIE.
Cook bacon in a 12-inch heavy skillet sprayed with the EVOO, over moderate heat, stirring, until browned. Leaving bacon in skillet, spoon off all but 1 t T fat. Add chickpeas, and red pepper flakes to skillet and saute over high heat, stirring occasionally, until chickpeas begin to brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in spinach and garlic and sauté, stirring, until spinach is wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
Serving Size: 3 servings
Number of Servings: 3
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DUKKIE.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 254.9
- Total Fat: 6.5 g
- Cholesterol: 5.4 mg
- Sodium: 604.1 mg
- Total Carbs: 39.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 8.2 g
- Protein: 11.2 g
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