This Chickpeas alla Vodka is the ultra-quick, fiber-packed dinner youve been waiting for!
Crispy, toasted whole-wheat bread is perfect for dipping.
you could customize this dish easily by using chard or spinach in place of kale.
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Chickpeasare a bang out of legume and, like all legumes, are loaded with nutrition.
Theyre a good source of plant-based protein and provide fiber, folate, iron and a little potassium.
Chickpeas are also a low-fat food with virtually no saturated fat or cholesterol.
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Theyre also loaded with various antioxidants that support heart, skin and eye health.
Tips from the Test Kitchen
Is There a Substitute for Baby Kale?
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For this recipe, you could easily swap the baby kale for baby spinachand chard would work well too.
You want a tender green that wilts easily.
Add garlic; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 45 seconds.
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Add vodka sauce; cook, stirring occasionally, until steaming, about 2 minutes.
Add half-and-half; bring to a simmer over medium heat.
Stir in kale; cook, stirring constantly, until wilted and bright green, about 1 minute.
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Divide among 4 shallow bowls; top each with 2 tablespoons Parmesan.
Serve each with 2 toasted baguette pieces.
This dish has so much flavor that we suggesta simple salad.
It wont compete and is a refreshing interlude.
