Espinacas con Garbanzos
A classic Spanish dish of tender spinach and chickpeas simmered in a savory garlic, bread, cumin, smoked paprika, and sherry vinegar sauce.
Instructions
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Step 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Blanch the spinach until wilted, then drain it in a colander, let it cool briefly, squeeze out excess moisture, and chop it coarsely.
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Step 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bread and cook, stirring and turning, until crisp and golden.
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Step 3
Add the garlic and cook over medium heat until fragrant and lightly golden.
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Step 4
Stir in the smoked paprika and cumin, cook briefly, then remove the skillet from the heat.
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Step 5
Transfer the skillet contents to a blender. Add the sherry vinegar, water, salt, and black pepper, then blend into a thick, mostly smooth sauce.
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Step 6
Return the sauce to the skillet and add the chickpeas. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring regularly.
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Step 7
Fold in the prepared spinach and simmer over low heat until the chickpeas are hot and the sauce coats everything evenly.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Serve the dish hot. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours in a covered container, use within 3 days, and reheat until steaming hot throughout.
Risk factors
- boiling water and steam
- hot oil
- perishable cooked spinach and chickpeas