Garbanzos Fritos

One of our favorite quick meals is this take on Spanish garbanzos fritos, they are so filling and satisfying! A smoky chickpea stir-fry seasoned with basic kitchen staples, and finished with handfuls of iron rich spinach for an easy and quick meal.
overhead image of two servings of chickpeas and spinach served in a Spanish ceramic tapa dish

Garbanzos Fritos

One of our favorite quick meals is this take on Spanish garbanzos fritos, they are so filling and satisfying! A smoky chickpea stir-fry seasoned with basic kitchen staples, and finished with handfuls of iron rich spinach for an easy and quick meal.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 1 can Chickpeas drained
  • 2 cups Spinach tightly packed
  • 1 Onion diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic chopped
  • 1 Tbsp Tomato paste
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • 1-2 Tbsp Olive oil for sauteing

Instructions

  • Gather all the ingredients. Dice 1 Onion and chop 2 cloves Garlic. Open and drain 1 can Chickpeas.
  • In a large pan heat 1-2 Tbsp Olive oil and cook the onion until soft.
  • Add the garlic and cook for a few seconds before adding 1 tsp Smoked paprika and ¼ tsp Salt. Then add in 1 Tbsp Tomato paste. Let the flavors cook. Add the chickpeas and use a splash of water to deglaze the pan.
  • Add 2 cups Spinach, mix to combine. Taste and add more salt if needed. Serve over rice, warmed pita, or enjoy as is.

Notes

Feel free to add soy chorizo for a little more bite. 
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besitos,
J & R
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