How many calories are in Chickpea and Spinach Stew with Croutons?
Chickpea and Spinach Stew with Croutons has about 509 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Chickpea and Spinach Stew with Croutons is a Dinner international recipe with 509 calories per serving, nutrition details, and step-by-step preparation guidance.
Calories
509 kcal
Total Time
25 min
Servings
1
Protein
47 g
About This Recipe
Chickpea and Spinach Stew with Croutons is a dinner recipe with broad, cross-cultural appeal rather than roots in a single national cuisine. Dishes like this travel easily between kitchens and regions, picking up local ingredients and techniques along the way, which is why you will find so many variations built around chickpeas, spinach, and onion.
Like most enduring dinner recipes, this one is less about a rigid formula and more about balance. The version on this page is written for 1 serving and lands at roughly 509 calories each, so you can see exactly how it fits your day before you start cooking.
Plan for about 25 minutes from start to finish. The steps below keep the method approachable for a home cook while staying close to the flavors that make Chickpea and Spinach Stew with Croutons worth coming back to.
Ingredients
Instructions
For this recipe you need cooked chickpeas.
Heat a pot over medium heat. In the meantime, chop the onion and garlic.
Once heated, add the oil, spread and then add the onion with a pinch of salt. Stir-fry for 5 minutes over medium heat.
Then add the garlic, stir and add the chickpeas with some liquid, that can be water or broth.
Add salt and pepper to taste and let cook for 5-8 minutes over low heat.
Add the spinach leaves and let cook for 2-3 minutes until it reduces its volume.
Next, toast the croutons: Dice the bread and toast in a pan over medium heat. Be careful not to let it burn.
Once ready, serve the chickpea and spinach stew with the croutons on top.
Nutrition Snapshot
Forkd Score · Strong
This recipe scores well for protein density and fiber density relative to its per-serving calories.
Calories
509
Protein
47g
Carbs
152.2g
Fat
18.4g
Fiber
27.4g
Micronutrients
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Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
Yes
Gluten Free
No
Dairy Free
No
Allergens
Meal Prep and Storage
Chickpea and Spinach Stew with Croutons can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Chickpea and Spinach Stew with Croutons has about 509 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Chickpea and Spinach Stew with Croutons takes about 25 minutes from start to finish. That is roughly about 25 minutes of prep. Actual times vary with your equipment and how much you prep in advance.
Most ingredients in Chickpea and Spinach Stew with Croutons can be swapped for what you have on hand. Keep substitutions in the same role, trade one vegetable for another, one starch for another, or a protein for a similar protein, so cooking times and texture stay close. For dietary needs you can swap Sliced Bread for a gluten-free equivalent. Larger swaps will shift the calories and macros shown on this page.
Chickpea and Spinach Stew with Croutons can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used. Let it cool before sealing, and keep it refrigerated rather than at room temperature.
Yes, Chickpea and Spinach Stew with Croutons generally freezes well. Cool it completely, portion it into airtight freezer-safe containers, and freeze for up to 2 to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Reheat Chickpea and Spinach Stew with Croutons gently until it is piping hot throughout. The microwave is quickest for single portions, while the stovetop or oven keeps the texture closer to fresh. Add a splash of water or oil if it looks dry.
Yes. Chickpea and Spinach Stew with Croutons is written for 1 serving, and you can multiply or divide every ingredient by the same factor to scale it. Keep the ratios identical and check for doneness rather than watching the clock, since cooking times change only slightly. The calories and macros above are per serving, so they stay the same when you scale evenly.
A large skillet, saucepan, or sheet pan works well for Chickpea and Spinach Stew with Croutons. Pick one big enough to hold the ingredients in a single layer so everything cooks evenly instead of steaming.
Chickpea and Spinach Stew with Croutons is done when the ingredients are tender and heated through and the flavors have come together. Taste toward the end of cooking and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Yes. Chickpea and Spinach Stew with Croutons is suitable for vegetarians as written.
Chickpea and Spinach Stew with Croutons is not reliably gluten-free as written because it includes Sliced Bread. You can often adapt it with gluten-free swaps if needed.
Yes. This recipe includes Tree Nut and Gluten. Always review ingredient labels if you are cooking for an allergy-sensitive household.
Chickpea and Spinach Stew with Croutons can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
Chickpea and Spinach Stew with Croutons already lands in a fairly high-protein range at about 47 grams per serving. To push it further, add a lean protein side or slightly increase the main protein portion.
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