Italian Chickpea and Tomato Stew

Ingredients

• 1 cup canned chickpeas
• 1 cup canned diced tomatoes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves
• 5 fresh basil leaves
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes(optional)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add minced garlic and sauté 1 minute until fragrant.

3. 3

   Stir in chickpeas and canned tomatoes; bring to a simmer.

4. 4

   Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.

5. 5

   Cook 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6. 6

   Add spinach and basil; cook until spinach wilts, about 2 minutes.

7. 7

   Serve hot.