Chickpeas with Spinach Garbanzos Con Espinacas
Discover the vibrant flavors of "Chickpeas with Spinach (Garbanzos con Espinacas)," a wholesome Spanish-inspired dish that combines hearty chickpeas with tender spinach in a fragrant, spiced tomato broth. Ready in just 30 minutes, this one-pan recipe is a perfect blend of simplicity and bold taste, featuring aromatic paprika, cumin, and a hint of optional cayenne for a touch of heat. Fresh spinach adds a boost of nutrients, while a splash of lemon juice brightens every bite. Serve this vegetarian delight as a satisfying main dish with crusty bread or as a flavorful side alongside rice or your favorite entrée. Quick, healthy, and packed with Mediterranean charm, this dish makes an irresistible addition to your weekly dinner rotation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 cups canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 lemon, juiced
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and diced onion to the pan and sauté for 3-4 minutes until they soften and become fragrant.
Stir in the paprika, ground cumin, and cayenne pepper (if using), cooking for an additional 1 minute to toast the spices.
Add the drained and rinsed chickpeas to the pan, stirring to coat them evenly in the spice mixture.
Lower the heat to medium-low and add the spinach gradually, stirring as it wilts. This may take 1-2 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix the tomato paste and vegetable broth until smooth, then pour it into the pan with the chickpeas and spinach.
Season with salt and black pepper, then simmer the mixture for 8-10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken.
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the lemon juice for a bright, fresh flavor.
Serve warm as a main dish with crusty bread or as a side dish to accompany rice or other entrées.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1204 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.7 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.1 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3394 mg | 148% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 143.7 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.2 g | 136% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.6 g | ||
| Protein | 45.7 g | 91% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 526 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 20.8 mg | 116% | |
| Potassium | 3373 mg | 72% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
