How many calories in chickpeas aka garbanzo beans?

One cup of chick-peas contains about 269 calories, 4 grams of fat and 34-45 grams of carbs.

Are chickpeas good for vegetarians?

Chickpeas a/k/a garbanzo beans are high in protein and fiber making them a highly appealing vegan and vegetarian source of a plant-based protein.

Is chickpea soup and stew good for you?

This one pot vegan dish is a super rich source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber, chickpeas may offer a variety of health benefits, such as aiding weight management, helping with digestion, and reducing your risk of disease. In addition, this legume is high in protein and makes a perfect replacement for meat in most vegetarian and vegan dishes.

Can chickpea stew be frozen?

Yes, you can freeze spiced chickpea stew for about 2 months. Stewed chickpeas freeze really well in an airtight container which then makes perfect midweek meals without any prep work or fuss. Simply defrost overnight then reheat the next day for an easy vegan chickpea stew.

How do I stored canned chickpeas after opening?

Canned and dried chickpeas will last almost indefinitely if kept stored in a cool, dry place. Once opened, canned chickpeas will last up to a week if refrigerated in an air-tight container.

Weight Watchers Spicy Chickpea Stew (One Point)

Description

You will love this Super Easy Weight Watchers Spicy Chickpea Stew as a main dish or as a healthy Breakfast drizzled over your favorite crispy toast.

Ingredients

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2 Teaspoons of Olive Oil
2 Small Onions Diced
1 Teaspoon of Salt
2 Minced Garlic Cloves
2 Teaspoons of Ground Cumin
1 Teaspoon of Fresh Diced Ginger
1/4 Teaspoon of Red Pepper Flakes
1 Can of Diced Seasoned Tomatoes ( I used Garlic and Oregano Flavored)
3 Cans of Organic Chickpeas
1 Bag of Spinach - 8-10 Ounces
1 Tablespoon of Fresh Lemon Juice
1 Teaspoon of Cilantro

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Instructions

Pour Olive Oil in a large non-stick skillet and warm over a low-medium heat. As the skillet is heating add in your diced onions and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt; stir frequently until the onions are softened about 10 minutes. Stir in the the Garlic, Cumin and Diced Ginger; Cook for 1 Minute. Add diced Tomatoes and their juice, and the Chickpeas; Stir to combine and Mash some of the Chickpeas slightly with a Potato Masher.
Using Tongs, toss in the Spinach and drizzle another splash of Olive Oil; Cook covered, until Spinach is wilted, tossing the mixture once or twice halfway through about 5-10 minutes. Stir in the Lemon Juice, Cilantro, remaining 1/2 Teaspoon of Salt and the Red Pepper Flakes.

Notes

For this easy chickpea stew recipe, if you don't have chickpeas you can easily swap them with Cannellini beans as a substitute.
To make this spicy chickpea recipe richer and creamier like The NY Times Spiced Chickpea Stew recipe a/k/a the Alison Roman Stew try adding in some coconut milk to this Weight Watchers Spicy Chickpea Stew. Just make sure you add in an extra WW point for the additional ingredient.
Want to cut the carbs in half for this chick-pea stew just cut the chick-pea serving in half and replace with green beans.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 1/4 cup
Calories: 247
Sugar: 4.3 g
Sodium: 1021.5 mg
Fat: 6.1 g
Carbohydrates: 38.5 g
Protein: 13.1 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg