SPANISH SPINACH WITH CHICKPEAS
SPANISH SPINACH WITH CHICKPEAS
Andalucia is a beautiful and an unforgettable region in the south of Spain. We’ve not been fortunate enough to see everything in that region, but from what we’ve seen of Seville and Cordoba, a visit every year would not be enough.
How do I describe ‘Espinacas con Garbanzos’? It’s smoky, mouthwatering and ‘Moorish’. The legacy of the Moors is ubiquitous in the region – and more so in their cuisine. If you’ve been to Barcelona, forget about how they cook their tapas. Even the paella in the south is way different – but then again, each region in Spain have their own way of making them.
Looking for a chickpea recipe? ‘Espinacas con Garbanzos’ (Spanish Spinach with Chickpeas) is a popular tapa from the southern region of Spain that you can always make at home. Healthy, delicious and ready in thirty minutes!
Ingredients
- 200 grams spinach, washed
- 1 & 1/2 cups chickpeas, soaked and drained
- 2 cups day old bread, cubed or cut in tiny bits
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped finely
- 1 small onion, chopped finely
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp sweet smoked paprika powder
- 1/8 tsp hot smoked paprika powder
- 2 tbsp sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- salt and pepper, to season
Instructions
- Pour 1 tbsp olive oil on a medium to large skillet. Set heat to medium and add cubed bread. Cook until slightly brown. Take off the pan.
- Pour remaining olive oil and add garlic and onion. Cook until onion has softened a bit.
- Add ground cumin, sweet paprika, hot paprika, salt and pepper. Cook for a couple of minutes, until properly combined.
- Add drained chickpeas and mix until chickpeas are evenly coated with the spices.
- Add spinach.
- Add vinegar and water. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until the spinach has wilted a bit, mixing constantly.
- Add the browned bits of bread. Mix to combine. Leave on heat for around 2 minutes. Adjust seasoning by adding salt or pepper, if desired. Take off the heat.
- Serve.
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