Tomato Spinach Chickpea Simmer

Looking for an interesting and healthy alternative to your usual spaghetti, made with chickpeas instead of pasts. Using chickpeas adds protein and dietary fiber making it a healthy source of carbohydrates. Chickpeas are also low in fat! Epic Win!

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 chopped shallot
• 3 garlic cloves minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• /4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1-28 ounce can organic whole tomatoes chopped
• 1-19 ounce organic chickpeas drained and rinsed
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 8 ounces spinach

Directions:

1. In a large sauce heat one tablespoon of the olive oil over medium high heat.
2. Saute onion, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes and salt
3. Add tomato paste and fry for 1 minute, add tomatoes, chickpeas and paprika and bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat and let simmer until thick, about 25 minutes
5. In a skillet heat remaining oil over medium high heat, saute spinach until wilted and add to chickpea mixture.

Serves 4