Best Chickpea And Spinach Salad With Cumin Dressing By Ellie Krieger Recipes

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CHICKPEA AND SPINACH SALAD WITH CUMIN DRESSING AND YOGURT SAUCE



Chickpea and Spinach Salad with Cumin Dressing and Yogurt Sauce image

Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Salt and pepper
4 cups baby spinach leaves
Yogurt with Orange Essence, recipe below, optional
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh mint leaves, optional
1/3 cup lowfat plain yogurt
1/4 teaspoon orange zest
2 tablespoons orange juice
1/2 teaspoon honey

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl combine the chickpeas, parsley and onion. In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, zest, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss to combine. Serve the chickpea salad over a bed of spinach leaves. Top with the yogurt sauce and a sprinkle of mint, if using.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the yogurt, orange zest, orange juice and honey.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calorie, Fat 8.5 grams, SaturatedFat 0.9 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 147 milligrams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 5.4 grams

BALSAMIC CHICKEN WITH BABY SPINACH



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     main-dish

Time 18m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 (8-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved
8 ounces baby spinach
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup low-sodium canned chopped tomatoes with juice
2 cups whole wheat couscous, cooked

Steps:

  • Heat a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the chicken and cook about 4 minutes per side, or until cooked through and juices run clear. Remove the chicken and set aside. To the same pan, add the spinach and cook just until wilted, about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside. Lower the heat to medium and add the balsamic vinegar and chicken broth to the pan and stir, scraping the bottom of the pan to remove any browned bits. Add the tomatoes, bring to a simmer and cook 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Place the couscous in a serving bowl. Top with the spinach, chicken and balsamic-tomato sauce.

CHICKPEAS WITH BABY SPINACH



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This is mostly a pantry dish, very quick to put together. You can serve it on its own, with couscous or pasta, or over a thick slice of toasted bread rubbed with garlic.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, weekday, main course

Time 30m

Yield Serves three

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon cumin seeds, lightly toasted and ground
Salt, preferably kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 cup chicken or vegetable stock, or water
Cayenne, to taste
1 (6-ounce) bag baby spinach

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat and add the onion. Cook, stirring, until tender, about five minutes. Add the garlic, cumin, tomato paste and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring for one to two minutes, until fragrant and the tomato paste has turned a darker color. Add the chickpeas, the stock or water, and the cayenne, and bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce the heat, and simmer 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the spinach, a handful at a time, stirring until each addition of spinach wilts. Add salt to taste and simmer uncovered, stirring often, for five minutes. Add lots of freshly ground pepper, taste and adjust salt and cayenne, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 306, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 764 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams

CHICKPEA AND SPINACH SALAD WITH CUMIN DRESSING BY ELLIE KRIEGER



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Categories     Vegetable

Yield 4 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 15

One 15.5-ounce cans chickpeas, preferably low-sodium, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup diced red onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons plain nonfat yogurt
1 tablespoons orange juice
1/4 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon honey
2 ounces baby spinach leaves (about 2 cups lightly packed)
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh mint

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the chickpeas, parsley, and onion. In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon juice and zest, cumin, cayenne, salt, and black pepper. Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss to coat evenly. In another small bowl, stir together the yogurt, orange juice and zest, and honey. Serve the chickpeas salad over a bed of spinach leaves. Top with the yogurt sauce and garnish with the mint.

CHICKPEA AND SPINACH SALAD WITH CUMIN DRESSING AND YOGURT SAUCE



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I saw Ellie Krieger make this on the Food Network on her show, Healthy Appetite. I made it for a party this weekend, and was asked for the recipe. It is very light, but very tasty! See what you think!

Provided by Whisper

Categories     Spinach

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed well
1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and pepper
4 cups baby spinach leaves
1/3 cup low-fat plain yogurt
1/4 teaspoon orange zest
2 tablespoons orange juice
1/2 teaspoon honey
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh mint leaves (optional)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the chickpeas, parsley and onion.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper.
  • Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss to combine.
  • To make the Yogurt Sauce:.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the yogurt, orange zest, orange juice and honey.
  • Serve the chickpea salad over a bed of spinach leaves.
  • Top with the yogurt sauce and a sprinkle of mint, if using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.7, Fat 8.3, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 0.6, Sodium 339.3, Carbohydrate 27.7, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 2, Protein 6.5

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