Palak Chana Arepa — Vegetarian Gluten-Free Indian Dinner

Category: Simple Meals  |  Ready in 18 minutes  |  Serves 1 adult or 2 kids  |  Naturally gluten-free

What You Need

• 2 Zavor & Co gluten-free arepas
• 1.5 cups canned chickpeas, drained
• 4 cups spinach (or 1 cup frozen, thawed)
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tbsp yogurt

How to Make It

1. Wilt the spinach in a dry pan, then chop finely (or use thawed frozen).
2. Return to the pan with the garam masala, cumin and a pinch of salt; stir in the yogurt.
3. Add the chickpeas and simmer until coated and hot, 5 minutes.
4. Warm the arepas in the toaster on high, 2-3 cycles.
5. Spoon the palak chana over each arepa.

About This Recipe

Palak chana — chickpeas in spiced spinach — is a North Indian home-cooking staple that packs iron, fiber and plant protein into one glossy green pan. Vegan if you skip the yogurt.

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