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Plate of Espinacas con Garbanzos, a Spanish dish of chickpeas sautéed with spinach, seasoned with paprika, and drizzled with olive oil.
Jess Haines-Stephan

Espinacas con Garbanzos (Spanish Spinach and Chickpeas)

A classic Andalusian tapas dish that’s simple, hearty, and full of Mediterranean flavor. Made with chickpeas, garlic, paprika, and fresh spinach, it’s a rustic yet nourishing recipe that comes together in under 20 minutes. Vegan, gluten-free, and perfect as a main, side, or part of a tapas spread.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 (main) or 4 (side)
Calories: 539

Ingredients
 

  • 1/4 cup olive oil extra virgin
  • 3 cloves garlic thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups cooked chickpeas rinsed and drained if canned
  • 6 cups baby spinach
  • 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar

Method
 

  1. Heat a sauté pan over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
    1/4 cup olive oil
  2. Once the oil is hot, add the paprika and garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until fragrant but not browned.
    1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 3 cloves garlic
  3. Add the chickpeas, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5–7 minutes, until the chickpeas begin to brown slightly.
    1 teaspoon salt, 2 cups cooked chickpeas, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  4. Add the spinach and sauté for 2–3 minutes, until wilted and cooked through.
    6 cups baby spinach
  5. Turn off the heat and stir in the sherry vinegar. Serve warm, ideally with a drizzle of olive oil and crusty bread on the side.
    1 teaspoon sherry vinegar

Nutrition

Calories: 539kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 18gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 21gSodium: 1248mgPotassium: 1025mgFiber: 15gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 8978IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 182mgIron: 8mg