Jamaican Jerk Chickpea and Spinach Stir-Fry
This Jamaican jerk chickpea and spinach stir-fry is a quick and easy dish that's packed with flavor. The jerk seasoning gives the chickpeas a spicy, smoky flavor, while the spinach adds a fresh, leafy texture. This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal, and it can be served over rice or quinoa.
Jerk chicken is a Jamaican dish that is traditionally made with chicken that has been marinated in a spicy, smoky sauce. The chicken is then grilled or roasted until it is cooked through. Jerk seasoning is a blend of spices that typically includes allspice, thyme, scotch bonnet peppers, and garlic. It is said that jerk chicken originated with the Jamaican Maroons, who were escaped slaves who lived in the mountains of Jamaica. The Maroons used jerk seasoning to flavor their food, and the dish has since become a popular Jamaican staple.This stir-fry is a vegetarian take on jerk chicken. The chickpeas provide a good source of protein, and the spinach adds vitamins and minerals. The jerk seasoning gives the dish a spicy, smoky flavor, and the vegetable broth adds moisture and flavor. This dish is a quick and easy way to enjoy the flavors of Jamaican jerk chicken.
Jamaican Jerk Chickpea and Spinach Stir-Fry Jamaican Jerk Chickpea and Spinach Stir-Fry Jamaican Jerk Chickpea and Spinach Stir-Fry Jamaican Jerk Chickpea and Spinach Stir-Fry
Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 15 | Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp Jamaican jerk seasoning
  • 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the garlic and jerk seasoning and cook for 1 minute more.
  4. Stir in the chickpeas and spinach and cook until the spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes.
  5. Add the vegetable broth, salt, and pepper and cook until the liquid is reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
  6. Serve over rice or quinoa.
Why It Works
  • The jerk seasoning gives the chickpeas a spicy, smoky flavor.
  • The spinach adds a fresh, leafy texture.
  • The vegetable broth adds moisture and flavor.
  • This dish is a good source of protein and vitamins.