Moroccan Spinach Recipes

MOROCCAN CHICKPEAS AND SPINACH

Steps:

• In a skillet, cook the onion in the oil over medium heat until softened.
• Add bell pepper, coriander, cumin, and tumeric. Cook for 2-3 minutes longer.
• Add the chickpeas and 4 T of their liquid. Simmer for 5 minutes, until the pepper is tender, adding about 2 T more of the reserved liquid as necessary.
• Add spinach and cook until the spinach is bright and wilted.
• Stir in lemon juice and add salt and pepper.
• Combine yogurt, garlic, cucumber, and salt in a bowl. Serve with the chickpeas.

MOROCCAN CHICKPEA AND SPINACH STEW

Steps:

• Place chickpeas and cumin in large saucepan.
• Add enough water to barely cover chickpeas. Set aside.
• Saute garlic in olive oil in small pan over medium to low heat.
• Remove garlic when browned, about 3 minutes.
• Set aside.
• Toast bread until golden in same pan about one minute per side.
• Remove bread and turn off heat.
• Add paprika and saffron, followed immediately by vinegar to keep paprika from burning.
• Pound garlic and browned bread in a mortar or glass bowl to make a thick paste.
• Bring chickpeas to a low boil, then add spinach, and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Add paprika-saffron mixture and garlic bread paste to create a thick stew.
• Simmer for 5 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.