Farfalle With Spinach And Garbanzo Beans Recipes

SPINACH AND GARBANZO SKILLET

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet or wok, saute the garlic, basil and pepper in hot oil for 30 seconds. Stir in beans and squash until evenly coated with spices. Cover and cook for 4 minutes, stirring three times. , In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, water, vinegar and honey until smooth. Stir into bean mixture. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in spinach and tomatoes; heat through. Sprinkle with almonds. Serve immediately.

ESPINACAS CON GARBANZOS (SPINACH WITH GARBANZO BEANS)

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Cook the garlic and onion in the oil until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the spinach, garbanzo beans, cumin, and salt. Use your stirring spoon to lightly mash the beans as the mixture cooks. Allow to cook until thoroughly heated.

ESPINACAS CON GARBANZOS (SPINACH AND CHICKPEAS)

Steps:

• Coat a large saucepan with extra virgin olive oil (approx. 2 tbsp) and heat to medium high
• Before the oil gets too hot, add the spinach (in batches if necessary)
• Sauté the spinach until just wilted and remove to strain in a colander
• Re-coat the pan with olive oil and add in the bread cubes and raw almonds. Fry until the bread and almonds are browned and crispy on each side
• Add the chopped garlic, cumin, cayenne and black pepper and sauté for a couple of minutes, until the garlic is fragrant and turning brown
• Transfer the ingredients to a blender/food processor and add the sherry vinegar
• Blend the ingredients together until you have a thick paste (you can add a few tablespoons of water if needed to blend easier, but don't over blend and make it gooey)
• Return the paste to the saucepan and add your garbanzo beans and tomato sauce
• Stir gently until the chickpeas are fully coated by the sauce and add a bit of water to thin things out
• Add the spinach and stir gently until it is evenly incorporated and hot
• Season with salt and pepper
• Once plated, drizzle a swirl of extra virgin olive oil on top of each dish, then sprinkle a small amount of smoked Spanish paprika on top
• Enjoy!

FARFALLE WITH SPINACH AND GARBANZO BEANS

Steps:

• Heat 1 teaspoon oil in heavy large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until tender, about 10 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and simmer until liquid is reduced by half, about 4 minutes. Add garbanzo beans and spinach and boil 1 minute. Transfer spinach mixture to large bowl. Add pasta. Drizzle pasta with remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil and toss. Season pasta generously with pepper; sprinkle with grated Parmesan and toss well. Serve.