4.6 from 15 votes
Skillet Chickpeas with Whipped Ricotta
Skillet Chickpeas with Whipped Ricotta- chickpeas are cooked in a hearty marinara sauce with spinach, garlic, onion, and herbs. To finish the dish, add a few dollops of whipped ricotta cheese. and serve with crusty bread!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
285 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the whipped ricotta:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese whole milk
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons basil freshly chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest fresh
- 1/4 teaspoon honey
- sea salt to taste, flaky
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground
For the skillet chickpeas:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 3 cups spinach
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 30 ounces chickpeas rinsed and drained, canned
- 28 ounces marinara sauce homemade or we like Rao’s
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/2 teaspoon basil dried
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
- salt to taste, Kosher salt
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons basil freshly chopped
- bread for serving, crusty
Instructions
- First, make the whipped ricotta. In a small mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, olive oil, basil, lemon zest, honey, salt, and pepper. Use a hand mixer to whip the ricotta until light and airy, about 2 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add the spinach and cook until wilted, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in the chickpeas, marinara sauce, dried oregano, dried basil, and crushed red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Turn to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the fresh basil.
- Serve with a dollop of whipped ricotta on top and crusty bread on the side. The ricotta will melt into the chickpeas, and you can dip your bread into the heavenly sauce!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
285kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
21mg
(7%)
Sodium
1034mg
(43%)
Potassium
812mg
(17%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
2257IU
(45%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
181mg
(18%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 285
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 285kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 1034mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 812mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 2257IU | 45% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 181mg | 18% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.