Prepare Ingredients - Gather all the ingredients - chickpeas, spinach, lemon, garlic, red pepper flakes, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Rinse and drain the chickpeas, chop the garlic, juice the lemon, and measure out the seasonings.

Saute Garlic and Red Pepper Flakes - In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant. - Be careful not to burn the garlic as it can turn bitter. Adjust the red pepper flakes based on your spice preference.

Add Chickpeas and Spinach - Stir in the drained and rinsed chickpeas with the garlic mixture. Add fresh spinach gradually, stirring until wilted.

Squeeze Lemon Juice - Squeeze the juice of one large lemon into the skillet, stirring to combine and evenly distribute the citrusy flavor.

Season and Serve - Season the skillet with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir well and serve hot as a main dish or a flavorful side.