Spinach and Chickpeas
4-6 Servings
Cook Time : 15 mins
Prep Time: 15 mins
Ingredients
1 Large Garlic, cut into pieces
1 Medium Onion (chopped finely)
1 Tbsp Olive Oil
½ Tsp Ground Cumin Powder
¼ Tsp Cayenne Pepper
¼ Tsp Turmeric Powder
1 12oz Canned Chickpeas /drain and rinse
1 lb. Baby Spinach/ rinse and dry
2 Pimiento Del Piquillo /drained and sliced
Pinch of Salt
Cooking Steps
1. Heat oil in a large skillet with lid.
2. Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes or until golden not burnt, remove with slotted spoon and discard.
3. Add onions, cumin, cayenne, and turmeric; let cook. Stir for about 5 minutes until tender.
4. Add Chickpeas and stir until they are lightly colored from the turmeric and cayenne.
5. Add spinach with the little water from its leaves.
6. Cover and cook for 4-5 minutes until wilted. Uncover, stir in pimiento del piquillo and let cook while gently stirring until the excess liquid evaporates.
7. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.
Enjoy