Baobab-Spiced Chickpea and Spinach Skillet
A one-pan chickpea and spinach skillet brightened with tangy baobab powder and warm cumin, topped with pumpkin seeds.
Baobab powder brings a tangy, citrusy note to this simple chickpea and spinach skillet, a plant-based dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes with pantry staples. Toasted pumpkin seeds on top add welcome crunch.
This recipe is tagged for both PCOS-friendly and fertility-supportive eating: chickpeas and spinach bring fiber, plant protein, and iron, while spinach, chickpeas, and pumpkin seeds also contribute folate and zinc, nutrients commonly emphasized in fertility-focused nutrition guidance. There's no added sugar anywhere in the dish.
Ingredients
Most ingredients here are everyday market staples across West Africa. A handful of specialty items may be easiest to find at a local open-air market or an African grocery store if you're elsewhere.
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