Garlicky Greek Chickpeas & Spinach

Ingredients

• 1 pound frozen spinach
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 small onion (diced)
• 5 to 10 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons fresh dill
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Salt
• Water (as needed)
• Crusty bread or 1 1/2 to 2 cups cooked brown or white rice

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the spinach according to package directions.

2. 2

   Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add the onion and saute until soft and translucent, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic, basil, and oregano and saute for 1 minute more.

3. 3

   Add the chickpeas, spinach, lemon juice, dill, black pepper, and salt, and cook until heated through. Splash in the water as needed for a saucier finish and to mellow the lemon flavor.

4. 4

   Serve with bread or over rice.