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Greens & Chickpeas Vegan Skillet Recipe

July 30, 2022 by Valerie Mitchell

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An easy vegan skillet recipe with collard greens, chickpeas and tomato sauce is perfect, when you want a satisfying no-stress meal. An easy vegan skillet recipe with collard greens, chickpeas and tomato sauce is perfect, when you want a satisfying no-stress meal. An easy vegan skillet recipe with collard greens, chickpeas and tomato sauce is perfect, when you want a satisfying no-stress meal. An easy vegan skillet recipe with collard greens, chickpeas and tomato sauce is perfect, when you want a satisfying no-stress meal. 

 

 

Collards, Chickpeas & Tomato Sauce 

vegan collard green skillet meal

An easy vegan skillet recipe with collard greens, chickpeas and tomato sauce is perfect, when you want a satisfying no-stress meal. 

The dish can be prepared quickly, so is great your your tummy is rumbling and healthy food is needed fast. 

As an added bonus, clean up is a breeze since it’s made in one pot with basic kitchen tools. 

chickpeas egyptian tomato sauce pine nuts collard greens

What Is In The Vegan Skillet Recipe?

The skillet meal is made with nutritious ingredients, many of which you probably already have on hand at home. 

Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans)

As a vegetarian, chickpeas are often on the menu in my house. 

Canned chickpeas are ok. 

Homecooked dried chickpeas are delicious, but time consuming. 

Melissa’s Pealed & Steamed Chickpeas have amazing flavor and texture, but are also ready to eat. 

They are perfect for the simple meal, since they are ready to use as soon as I open up the package. 

tree collards growing in garden

Collard Greens

Collards are packed full of nutrition, so they are a tasty addition to this dish. 

They are my current favorite, so I’m growing collard greens in the garden and we eat them several times a week. 

If you’d like to substitute another green, like kale or chard, it would also work in this recipe. 

Spinach would also taste good, but I prefer a sturdy green vegetable that still has a little crunch to it after it is cooked. 

heka egyptian tomato sauce jar

Tomato Sauce

This recipe uses Heka Egyptian Tomato Sauce, which is similar but not identical to your usual Italian marinara. 

Egypt and Italy are just across the Mediterranean Sea, but each country has their own style of food. 

Heka Sauce is made from a family recipe that includes garlic, onion, green peppers, and tangy vinegar.

The sauce has a fresh flavor that really makes the tomatoes shine. 

Kitchen Staples

The recipe also uses basics that I always have on hand – extra virgin olive oil, onion, garlic and a little salt to taste. 

Pine Nuts

When you want a meal to feel special, a pine nut garnish will do the trick. 

Everything is fancier, when you add some raw pine nuts on top. 

collard greens tomato sauce garbanzo beans

How to Store Leftovers

If you have leftovers, you can easily save them to enjoy the next day. 

Just store them in the refrigerator in an air tight container. 

Then you can eat them at home or pack them to take to work or school. 

Enjoy!

vegan skillet meal

Greens & Chickpeas Vegan Skillet Recipe

Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients

1 T Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Small Onion, chopped
3 cloves Garlic, minced
2 9oz pkgs Melissa’s Chickpeas
6 Collard Green Leaves, chopped
2 cups Heka Egyptian Tomato Sauce
Salt to Taste

Garnish

Raw Pine Nuts

Supplies

Chef Knife
Measuring Cup
Skillet
Silicone Spatula/Turner

Instructions

1) Heat extra virgin olive oil in skillet.

2) Add chopped onions and cook briefly, so onions become soft.

3) Reduce heat and stir in minced garlic and chickpeas and cook for a minute or two.

4) Add chopped collard greens. Stir and cook, so greens are a little soft and wilted.

5) Pour in Egyptian tomato sauce and simmer for a few minutes. Salt to taste

6) Serve on plates or in bowls and garnish with raw pine nuts.

chickpeas collard greens and tomato sauce skillet meal

More from Mama Likes To Cook 

Check out the rest of my vegetarian recipes, so you can get more great ideas for baking, cooking, blending and juicing.

Collard Recipes

  • Greens and Chickpeas Skillet Meal
  • Balsamic Collard Greens
  • Breakfast Potatoes and Collards

Chickpea Recipes

  • General Tso Hoisin Chickpeas
  • Beet Hummus Recipe
  • Vegan Stuffed Butternut Squash
  • Chocolate Chickpea Clusters
  • Strawberry Chickpea Salad

Skillet Meal Recipes

  • Sweet Potato & Eggs Skillet Meal
  • Vegan Pumpkin Curry Skillet Meal
  • Easy Vegan Mexican Skillet Meal

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For a beautiful assortment of kitchen necessities and food gifts for the whole family, check out the deals at these online stores.

  • Great Jones pots, pans and baking dishes
  • The California Wine Club
  • Wine of The Month Club
  • JoyJolt Glassware
  • Seven Sisters Scones
  • Southside Market
  • Wildgrain

Are you ready to have some delicious fun in the kitchen?

collard chickpea and tomato vegan skillet recipe

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