Chickpeas With Sole And Spinach

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“These chickpeas have sole, and they’re super bad”(bad as in good)

Sometimes when you make a winning dish, you know even before tasting it that you’ll make it again and again. Since sole is on sale, I used it to make a comforting bowl of food one night that won me over with all its merits: it takes 10 minutes; it’s healthy; it’s flavorful; you really can’t overcook any of it; the ingredients list is short and simple. You can even adapt the recipe by using a different fish, a different bean, or a different green. I omitted the dill because I didn’t have any on hand but that’s one of my favorite flavors for fish when I have it and I think it’d add another layer to this.

Chickpeas With Sole And Spinach

Ingredients(Makes 2 servings):

  • 1/2lb sole(or any other flaky white fish)
  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cups of spinach, chopped
  • 1 can of chickpeas, water drained
  • 2  Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried dill(optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Heat the oil in a pan over medium-high heat.

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Add in the fish fillets to cook through, about 90 seconds on each side.

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When the fish is fully cooked, add in the spinach and chickpeas.

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Stir the pan and continue cooking until all the ingredients are warm and the oil has been soaked up.

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Season with salt and dill before serving.

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Maybe it’s because I’m part Italian but all fish needs a little lemon to make it complete.

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I made this several times over the weekend because I couldn’t get over how fast and easy it was, yet still nutritious. Even though the fish is broken up you still get that fishy flavor in every bite. It was just as good as leftovers with a little salsa on top for some added flavor.

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16 Responses to Chickpeas With Sole And Spinach
  1. Bethany @Bridezilla Bakes
    February 23, 2011 | 9:10 am

    SO healthy and delicious! You know, I can’t really do dill — it’s too strong of a flavor for me (which is weird, because I DEFINITELY do strong flavors…). So, I’m just as happy that you left it out!

  2. Anjanette
    February 23, 2011 | 9:18 am

    Mmm! Thanks for an inspiring grain free dish!!

  3. Beth @ Beth's Journey to Thin
    February 23, 2011 | 9:45 am

    I love that chickpeas are the highlight of this dish rather than the fish. That’s how I’m trying to rethink my cooking!

  4. Corey @ the runner's cookie
    February 23, 2011 | 10:14 am

    I can’t tolerate really “fishy tasting” fish (makes no sense, I know) – I really like salmon and sea bass though, so I wonder if I’d like sole! The chickpeas with lemon and spinach sounds fantastic.

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  6. Leanna @ Raptortoe.com
    February 23, 2011 | 2:26 pm

    I love recipes with chickpeas but whenever I make them for myself they never seem as tasty as when someone else makes them.

  7. Kate @ Diethood.com
    February 23, 2011 | 5:02 pm

    Mmmmm! A must try for me as I have a garbanzo addiction! And spinach!

  8. rebecca lustig
    February 23, 2011 | 5:12 pm

    Mmm, Looks so fresh and so clean clean

  9. Amanda
    February 23, 2011 | 5:44 pm

    This looks delicious! I love chickpeas! I will most definitely be making this soon! 🙂

  10. Hannah
    February 23, 2011 | 6:08 pm

    Oh gosh, I do not use dried dill enough! And seeing as I’m on a big cooking-chickpeas-from-scratchkick, this looks great!

  11. Kate (What Kate is Cooking)
    February 23, 2011 | 7:23 pm

    I love dill- reminds me of a bread my mom used to make 🙂

  12. Christin@purplebirdblog
    February 23, 2011 | 7:43 pm

    Dill is one of my favorites, and this definitely looks magnificent. White fish, spinach, and chickpeas sound just about perfect for one another!

  13. Gena
    February 23, 2011 | 8:42 pm

    Love this! In fact, I love this and your other sole recipe — just without the sole. Great flavor combos and veggie ingredients.

  14. Kathleen @ Kat's Health Corner
    February 23, 2011 | 9:43 pm

    YUMMMMMM! I love chickpeas!!! This reminds me i need to try your dessert hummus! 😀

    xoxox
    Kathleen

  15. Jolene (www.everydayfoodie.ca)
    February 23, 2011 | 11:36 pm

    Mmmmm, very healthy dish!!!

  16. elise
    February 25, 2011 | 9:11 pm

    i really just had to comment saying that your title gave me a chuckle. youre so cheesy, its riiiight up my alley 🙂