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Here's an alternative to the handful of salads you might eat every week. Both the preparation and cooking time are pretty quick (maybe 5-10 minutes). It's best served warm so let it cool off a bit before diving in.

Ingredients:
6-8 asparagus stalks, chopped
2 cups of chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
1 can of artichoke hearts, quartered (feel free to use fresh artichokes if you want, canned is just easier sometimes)
2 cups of fresh spinach
1/4 cup of onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tbsp. olive oil
2 tbsp. lemon juice
Pinch of crushed red pepper
Salt and pepper to taste



What to do:
Start by adding the olive oil and garlic to a large saucepan. Once the oil is hot, add the asparagus and cook for 4 minutes on medium heat.

Add the chickpeas, artichokes, and onion. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes or until asparagus is cooked to your liking.

Finally, add the spinach, crushed red pepper, and other seasonings and cook for another minute or so until the spinach has wilted.

Allow the salad to cool down and give it a splash of lemon juice before serving. That's it!