Spiced Spinach and Chickpea Medley

Recipe Collection: Lunch

Spiced Spinach and Chickpea Medley brings vibrant flavors to your table with a vegetarian dish inspired by the culinary traditions of Spanish cuisine. This nutritious recipe features fresh spinach and hearty chickpeas, enhanced with aromatic spices like cumin and smoked paprika. Perfect as a side or a light main course, it pairs beautifully with grilled meats or crusty bread.

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Overview

This delightful dish combines the earthy flavors of spinach and garbanzo beans with aromatic spices for a satisfying and nutritious meal. Inspired by the rich culinary traditions of North Africa and popular in Seville's tapas bars, this dish can be enjoyed as a side or a light main course. Perfectly paired with grilled meats or crusty bread, it’s a versatile addition to any meal.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

None

Cuisine

Spanish

Serving Size: 4

Cooking Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 Whole garlic cloves, minced
• 0.5 Medium onion, minced
• 10 Ounces (oz) fresh spinach, washed and drained
• 12 Ounces (oz) garbanzo beans, canned, drained
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) cumin, ground
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) kosher salt
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) smoked Spanish paprika
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) lemon juice
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) fresh parsley, torn

Steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the minced garlic and minced onion, sautéing until the onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
2. Stir in the garbanzo beans, cumin, kosher salt, and smoked paprika. Use a spoon to lightly mash some of the beans to create a creamy texture.
3. Add the fresh spinach to the skillet, stirring gently until it wilts and is well combined with the beans and spices.
4. Drizzle the lemon juice over the mixture and stir in the torn parsley. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
5. Serve warm as a side dish or light main course, garnished with extra parsley if desired. Enjoy with grilled meats or crusty bread for a complete meal.

Enjoy your homemade Spiced Spinach and Chickpea Medley!