Description
Catalan Chickpeas and Spinach is a traditional Spanish dish featuring tender chickpeas, wilted spinach, and bold Mediterranean flavors. A quick, hearty, and healthy meal that’s naturally vegan and gluten-free.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, sliced or minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups fresh spinach (or 1 cup frozen spinach, thawed and drained)
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika (or smoked paprika)
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts (optional)
- 2 tablespoons raisins (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and sauté for 5–7 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add paprika and stir to coat the aromatics.
- Add chickpeas and cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in spinach and cook until wilted (if fresh) or heated through (if frozen).
- Add raisins and pine nuts, if using. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.
- Cook for another 2–3 minutes, stirring gently to combine all flavors.
- Serve warm, drizzled with a little extra olive oil if desired.
Notes
Add a splash of sherry vinegar or lemon juice for brightness.Use kale or Swiss chard as an alternative to spinach.Toss in cooked rice or couscous to make it a hearier main dish.Include chopped tomatoes for a saucier version.Top with crumbled feta for a Mediterranean touch (omit for vegan).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
