Wilted Spinach And Garbanzo Bean Recipes

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!

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.

WILTED SPINACH WITH GARLIC

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and stir until golden, about 30 seconds. Add greens in batches, if necessary, and toss until just wilted, 2 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

CREAMY CHICKEN WITH SPINACH AND CHICKPEAS

Steps:

• Blend broth, cream cheese, pepper and 1/2 cup chickpeas in blender until smooth.
• Heat dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook 8 min. or until browned on all sides, turning occasionally. Add ham and remaining chickpeas. Pour cream cheese sauce over ingredients in skillet; cover with lid. Simmer on medium-low 15 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF).
• Add spinach; cook, covered, 5 min. or until spinach is wilted.

WILTED SPINACH AND GARBANZO BEAN RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425°F.
• Line shallow baking pan with foil; lightly grease foil. Toss garbanzo beans with 2 Tbsp. of the dressing. Place in prepared pan. Bake 10 to 15 min. or until crisp. Set aside.
• Cook bacon in large saucepan until browned. Add garlic; cook 2 min. or until softened. Drain. Add spinach to saucepan; cook 5 min. or until wilted, tossing lightly.
• Arrange spinach mixture on serving plate; top with garbanzo beans and drizzle with remaining dressing.

SPINACH AND CHICKPEA CURRY

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a 12-inch sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the onions, ginger, curry powder, garam masala, and cayenne, and cook, stirring often, until the onion is softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the chickpeas, tomatoes, and 1-1/4 tsp. salt. Add the spinach by the handful, stirring to wilt it as you go. Continue to cook, stirring often, until the spinach is completely wilted and the flavors have melded, 4 to 5 minutes more. Season to taste with more salt. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the cilantro.
• Spoon onto a platter, and serve with the yogurt for dolloping on top.