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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.
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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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