Spinach and Garbanzo Beans
Recipe from Diabetic Living

This is no ordinary wilted spinach recipe--it's dressed up with shallot, pine nuts, and garbanzo beans for a tasty side dish for meat or chicken.


Spinach and Garbanzo Beans

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Ingredients
  • 2  teaspoons
    olive oil
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  • 1  tablespoon
    chopped shallot
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  • 1  tablespoon
    pine nuts
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  • 1  clove
    garlic, minced
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  • 1/2  cup
    canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed and drained
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  • 1  9-ounce package
    fresh spinach, chopped (8 cups)
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  • 1  tablespoon
    reduced-sodium soy sauce
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Directions
1.
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add shallot, pine nuts, and garlic; cook about 3 minutes or until shallot is tender. Stir in the garbanzo beans; cook and stir for 1 minute more.
2.
Gradually add the spinach and soy sauce to skillet and toss lightly just until spinach is wilted. Transfer spinach mixture to a serving bowl. Serve immediately.
Nutrition information
Calories 90, Total Fat 4 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 2 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 272 mg, Carbohydrate 11 g, Total Sugar 2 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 32%, Calcium 8%, Iron 14%. Exchanges: Vegetable 1.5, Fat 1. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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