Skillet Chickpeas with Whipped Ricotta
Recipe from Two Peas and Their Pod
Skillet Chickpeas with Whipped Ricotta- chickpeas are cooked in a hearty marinara sauce with spinach, garlic, onion, and herbs. To finish the dish, add a few dollops of whipped ricotta cheese. and serve with crusty bread!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: vegetarian
Servings: 6
Calories: 285kcal
For the whipped ricotta:
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped basil
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon honey
- Flaky sea salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
For the skillet chickpeas:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 3 cups spinach
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 30 ounces canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 28 ounces marinara sauce, homemade or we like Rao’s
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped basil
- Crusty bread, for serving
First, make the whipped ricotta. In a small mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, olive oil, basil, lemon zest, honey, salt, and pepper. Use a hand mixer to whip the ricotta until light and airy, about 2 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add the spinach and cook until wilted, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Stir in the chickpeas, marinara sauce, dried oregano, dried basil, and crushed red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Turn to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the fresh basil.
Serve with a dollop of whipped ricotta on top and crusty bread on the side. The ricotta will melt into the chickpeas, and you can dip your bread into the heavenly sauce!
Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 1034mg | Potassium: 812mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2257IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 181mg | Iron: 4mg