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Spinach with chickpeas
Recipe by:
Vanessa
This recipe can be eaten as a side dish or as a light meal. Its origins date back to North African cultures and is one of the very popular choices in Spanish tapas bars.
Ready in 25 mins
Ingredients
Serves: 4
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ onion, diced
- 1 bunch fresh spinach, chopped or 1 box (250g) frozen spinach, thawed and drained well
- 1 tin (400g) chickpeas, drained
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
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Preparation method
Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 10 mins1.
Heat the olive oil in a frypan over medium-low heat. Cook the garlic and onion in the oil until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the spinach till wilted. Add the chickpeas, cumin and salt.
2.
Use your stirring spoon to lightly mash the beans as the mixture cooks. Allow to cook until thoroughly heated.
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Last updated:
20 Aug 2010
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