Chickpeas with Spinach
Smoky chickpeas and spinach with cumin and sherry vinegar.
Ingredients
- 2 tin Cooked chickpeas
- 300 g Spinach
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 tsp Pimenton dulce (sweet smoked paprika)
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1 tbsp Sherry vinegar
- 3 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp Salt
- 1 Baguette (optional)
Method
- Slice the garlic.
- Fry the garlic in the olive oil over medium heat until golden, then take the pan off the heat and stir in the paprika and cumin so they bloom without burning.
- Return the pan to medium heat, wilt in the spinach, then add the chickpeas and a splash of water.
- Simmer until thick and glossy, then season with the sherry vinegar and salt.
- Serve warm with bread.
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About Chickpeas with Spinach
Garbanzos con espinacas is a chickpea-and-spinach stew from Andalusia, most famously associated with Seville, where it is a traditional Lent and Holy Week dish and a staple tapa in the city's bars. It is entirely plant-based yet deeply savory, its character built not on meat but on spice: sweet smoked pimentón and earthy cumin bloomed in olive oil, brightened at the end with a splash of sherry vinegar. Spinach and chickpeas make it hearty and nourishing while keeping it light.
On the palate it is smoky, earthy and gently tangy, the cumin and paprika giving warmth, the vinegar cutting through with a sharp Andalusian edge, and golden fried garlic threading flavor throughout. The small but crucial technique here is taking the pan off the heat to stir in the paprika and cumin so they bloom in the residual warmth without scorching, since burnt paprika turns bitter and ruins the pot. It comes together in around twenty minutes, and true to its tapas roots it is served warm with bread to scoop it up, making a satisfying vegan main or a shareable small plate that carries anti-inflammatory, high-fiber credentials without feeling like health food.
Chickpeas with Spinach: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Chickpeas with Spinach?
A serving has about 288 calories — 11.2g protein, 31.6g carbs, 14.4g fat, 10g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is Chickpeas with Spinach gluten-free?
As written, no — it contains Baguette. You'd need a certified gluten-free swap for that ingredient to make it gluten-free.
Do I need every ingredient to make Chickpeas with Spinach?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out baguette — it's optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Chickpeas with Spinach make?
This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.