A big part of the downsizing challenge is getting rid of as much food as possible before moving. While my fridge has been almost completely empty for the past few weeks, my cabinets are another story.
Instead of going my usual route of making some sort of baked good, though, I ended up with this.
ingredients:
- 15 ounces chick peas, drained
- 14 ounces diced tomato (including the liquid)
- 1 cup spinach (I used frozen)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
directions: Combine all ingredients except for the spinach in a large/medium-sized pot. Heat to medium-high for about 5 minutes, then turn heat down to a simmer for another 25-30 minutes. Stir every 5 minutes. Mix in the spinach and cook for another 1-2 minutes, just until the spinach wilts/heats through.
Eat as-is or atop a grain of your choice. I went with quinoa.
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For a dish that doesn’t include any fresh ingredients, this tasted like it was straight out of….somewhere really fresh. And it was so easy to make! Definitely a new go-to meal for me.
What meals do you make when you’re trying to clean out the pantry?
this looks SO good! I am without a doubt going to the grocery store today to get some diced tomatoes and this dish will be in mah belly tonight, no doubt
I am obsessed with chickpeas lately so this recipe is a definite must for me this week! Leftovers = lunch. Heck yes!
Shannon @ My Place In The Race says
Mmmm…that looks delicious!
I wish I hadn’t already cleaned the chickpeas out of my cupboard because this looks delicious! I’ve been using up my pantry items by making homemade bean soups, lots of grain dishes, and tuna salads.
Karolina says
I make all sorts of varieties of pasta and soup. I’ve actually never purchased chickpeas or made anything with them. this looks delicious though!
This looks delicious! I always go for the corn or beans first but I’m clearing the cupboard
Your cabinets are packed! I wish, whenever mine look “empty” I immediately go to the store and buy all sorts of things I do not need to fill them up. What kind of complex is that haha? When I’m trying to clean things out, though, I like making a quinoa with a ton of veggies, beans, etc
Mandi says
That looks great! And it would help clear out our cupboard and give me a reason to use the leftover quinoa that’s sitting in the fridge. I think I need to go pick up some diced tomatoes so I can try it out.
Love Chick Peas! I am not of a canned ingredients lover as I prefer to cook with the fresh ingredients. As for chick peas they are more handy to have a couple of tins in stock especially for this recipe. Great Job Gracie!
mmm that looks tasty! I usually making a lot of mix-matched meals!
Ooohh, this is definitely how I am using my can of chickpeas!! Fantastic Recipe!!
chickpeas, spinach and tomato - cannot go wrong!
yummm! this looks like it would have GREAT leftovers too!
thanks for this recipe!! I love chickpeas and have been looking around for some new ways to make them! This looks delicious
This looks delicious! I’m going to make it this weekend. Thanks for posting!
Looks wonderful! It’s definitely my type of meal!! I tend to make pastas when I want to clean out the pantry. Cans of artichokes, tuna, canned tomatoes, and olives all go great with pasta.