Packed with vitamins, fiber, protein and iron, this dish is simple to whip up. Chickpeas and spinach are very versatile and can be spiced or prepared simply with olive oil.
Amazing health benefits of chickpeas:
Ingredients
14oz or 1 can of cooked chickpeas
2 cups spinach- baby can be used
Cumin, Turmeric , Cayenne (optional) Ginger powder, Garlic, Salt, Black Pepper (can be replaced by a curry powder)
Olive Oil
Tahini Recipe: https://www.lemonpantry.com/post/lemon-tahini-sauce
Steps
The chickpeas can be roasted/baked in the oven for extra flavor, or sauteed to save time.
Roasting
If using fresh chickpeas, we recommend soaking (14oz) for 8 hours (in baking soda and water)), and then boiling in salted water for 30-45 minutes or until soft, and set aside.
Or strain liquid from 1 can of Chickpeas
Toss chickpeas with spices and olive oil.
Roast chickpeas in a sheet pan at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes, or until slightly browned.
Ensure the chickpeas don't dry out while roasting, if required, cover with alum foil. Sautéing chickpeas would work as well, but leaves out some of the nuttiness from the roasting.
Saute the spinach with olive oil, cover with a lid to soften and add water if needed. Add chickpeas.
Saute
Saute the chickpeas by adding then to a pan with olive oil, and spices (pepper optional). Stir for about 5 minutes.
Add spinach and a little water and cover with a lid to steam and help cook the spinach.
Serve with Tahini Sauce, Rice
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