Chickpeas with Spinach

Chickpeas with Spinach

This recipe brings together the delicate texture of spinach with the heartiness of chickpeas for a perfectly balanced dish. Whether you're a fan of these ingredients or not, this recipe is sure to surprise and delight even the pickiest eaters.

My husband, who typically avoids both spinach and chickpeas, couldn’t get enough of it!

Ingredients

Metric US
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Spinach
300 g
fresh or frozen
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Cooked chickpeas
300 g
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White onion
1 piece
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Garlic cloves
5 pieces
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Canned chopped tomatoes
4 tbsp
or tomato puree
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Salt and pepper
1 tsp
to taste
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Sunflower oil
30 ml

Step by step

Step 1

If using frozen chickpeas, boil them as described in this method. Canned chickpeas are also a convenient option.


Prepare fresh spinach by cleaning, washing, and blanching it following the steps in this recipe.

Chickpeas with Spinach - Step 1
Step 2

Heat the sunflower oil in a deep pan and sauté the finely chopped onion until it starts to turn golden brown.

Chickpeas with Spinach - Step 2
Step 3

Add the diced tomatoes and stir. Cook the mixture for another 5 minutes over medium heat.

Chickpeas with Spinach - Step 3
Step 4

Add the finely chopped garlic, stir well, and cook for 2 minutes.

Chickpeas with Spinach - Step 4
Step 5

Stir in the chopped spinach (adjust the size of the pieces to your preference).

Let it cook for 3-4 minutes.

Chickpeas with Spinach - Step 5
Step 6

Finally, add the chickpeas. Season with salt and pepper, and simmer the dish on low heat for approximately 5 minutes.

Chickpeas with Spinach - Step 6
Step 7

Serve warm and enjoy every bite!

Chickpeas with Spinach - Step 7
Quantity: 1 kg (3-4 servings)
Prep time: 15 min
Difficulty: easy
Ready in: 15 min
Publish date:
Collections: Vegetables recipes, Main dish recipes

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