Hot chickpeas with spinach & bacon

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
100%
Hot chickpeas with spinach & bacon
7 min.
1
68kcal

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If you're searching for a quick, healthy side dish that packs a punch in both flavor and nutrition, look no further than these Hot Chickpeas with Spinach & Bacon. This delightful recipe brings together the earthy goodness of chickpeas, the vibrant freshness of baby spinach, and the satisfying crunch of lean back bacon, all in under 7 minutes! With a health score of 100, you can indulge guilt-free while nourishing your body.

What makes this dish truly stand out is its incredible balance of flavors and textures. The savory, crispy bacon perfectly complements the tender chickpeas and wilted spinach, while a hint of garlic and a splash of wine vinegar add just the right amount of zest. This dish is not only gluten-free and dairy-free, but it's also very healthy, making it an ideal choice for anyone looking to maintain a balanced diet without sacrificing taste.

Whether you're enjoying it as a quick snack, serving it alongside your favorite main course, or adding it to a salad for extra protein, Hot Chickpeas with Spinach & Bacon is versatile enough to fit any meal. With just 68 calories per serving, you won't have to worry about overindulging. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to whip up this delicious, nutritious dish that will surely impress anyone at your table!

Ingredients

  •  rasher back bacon lean
  •  garlic clove thinly sliced
  • tbsp red-wine vinegar 
  • tbsp chickpeas washed canned drained
  • 0.5 bag baby leaf spinach 

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Cut the bacon rasher into shreds and cook in a hot non-stick pan with the garlic clove. Stir in the wine vinegar and chickpeas. Toss in the baby leaf spinach, stirring until wilted. Season if you want to, then serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Calories68kcal
Protein31.41%
Fat14.51%
Carbs54.08%

Properties

Glycemic Index
102.33
Glycemic Load
2.01
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
26.952608690962%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
1.05mg
Kaempferol
9.07mg
Myricetin
0.55mg
Quercetin
5.69mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:67.54kcal
3.38%
Fat:1.21g
1.87%
Saturated Fat:0.17g
1.09%
Carbohydrates:10.19g
3.4%
Net Carbohydrates:5.7g
2.07%
Sugar:0.63g
0.7%
Cholesterol:0.5mg
0.17%
Sodium:205.1mg
8.92%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.92g
11.84%
Vitamin K:685.91µg
653.25%
Vitamin A:13320.04IU
266.4%
Manganese:1.57mg
78.64%
Folate:283µg
70.75%
Vitamin C:40.94mg
49.63%
Magnesium:121.68mg
30.42%
Potassium:856.21mg
24.46%
Iron:4.34mg
24.09%
Vitamin B6:0.46mg
22.89%
Vitamin E:2.89mg
19.25%
Fiber:4.49g
17.95%
Vitamin B2:0.28mg
16.34%
Calcium:157.33mg
15.73%
Copper:0.24mg
12.04%
Phosphorus:101.44mg
10.14%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.92%
Zinc:1.01mg
6.73%
Vitamin B3:1.15mg
5.75%
Selenium:2.69µg
3.84%
Vitamin B5:0.2mg
2.04%