Best 7 Chickpeas With Tomatoes And Spinach Recipes

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Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, are a versatile and nutritious legume that can be used in a variety of dishes. They are a good source of protein, fiber, and vitamins and minerals. Chickpeas are often used in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine, and they can be cooked in a variety of ways. One popular way to cook chickpeas is to combine them with tomatoes and spinach. This dish is not only delicious, but it is also packed with nutrients.

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CHICKPEAS WITH TOMATOES & SPINACH



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For a great night in, whip up this warming meal, serve with a bit of naan and get comfy on the sofa

Provided by Roopa Gulati

Categories     Dinner, Side dish, Supper

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 red onion, sliced
2 garlic cloves, chopped
½ finger length piece fresh root ginger, shredded
2 mild red chillies, thinly sliced
½ tsp turmeric
¾ tsp garam masala
1 tsp ground cumin
4 tomatoes, chopped
2 tsp tomato purée
400g can chickpea, rinsed and drained
200g baby spinach leaves
rice or naan bread, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a wok and fry the onion over a low heat until softened. Stir in the garlic, ginger and chillies and cook for a further 5 mins until the onions are golden and the garlic slightly toasted.
  • Add the turmeric, garam masala and cumin, stirring over a low heat for a few secs. Tip in the chopped tomatoes and add the tomato purée, then simmer for 5 mins.
  • Add the chickpeas to the pan with 300ml water (fill the can three-quarters full). Simmer for 10 mins before stirring in the spinach to wilt. Season and serve with rice or naan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 6 grams fat, Carbohydrate 17 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein, Sodium 0.56 milligram of sodium

CHICKPEAS WITH TOMATOES AND SPINACH



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Yield Yield: 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 Spanish onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
1 fresh Thai chile, seeded and chopped
3/4 pound baby spinach leaves
3 cans chickpeas, drained, rinsed and drained again
4 plum tomatoes, finely chopped
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a medium pan on the grill over high heat. Add onions and cook until lightly golden brown. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the spices, ginger and chile and cook for 1 minute. Add the spinach and cook until just wilted.
  • Place the chickpeas in a large bowl. Add the onion/spinach mixture and mix until combined. Add the tomatoes, olive oil, parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste.

CHICKEN, TOMATO AND SPINACH STEW WITH CHICKPEAS



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I created this one afternoon when I wanted to make something hearty and flavorful for my Marine husband who had spent the week in the field. The flavor base comes from a sauce in Deborah Madison's Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone.

Provided by Bunkabihari

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
8 cups water
8 garlic cloves, peeled and left whole
2 small onions, quartered
1 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons olive oil
6 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
6 garlic cloves, minced
fresh ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/2 lb penne or 1/2 lb rotini pasta, par cooked
chicken meat
1 (14 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
1 lb fresh spinach leaves

Steps:

  • Place chicken in large dutch oven or stock pot.
  • Pour water into pot and add whole garlic cloves and quartered onion.
  • Bring to a boil and cook chicken, covered, turning periodically,for about 15 minutes or until the meat is firm but juicy and has no pink in the middle.
  • While the chicken is cooking combine all ingredients for stew base and whisk together until entirely incorporated. Set aside.
  • While chicken is cooking par cook the pasta (about 7 minutes) and set aside.
  • When the chicken is done turn off the heat and allow to cool, uncovered for about 10 minutes.
  • Place a large bowl in the sink with a clean strainer over it. Pour the contents of the pot into the strainer. If you like, transfer the broth into a clean bowl and set aside. Allow the chicken to continue cooling until you can comfortably handle the pieces and then hand pull the breast and thighs.Set the meat aside.
  • Place the dutch oven or stockpot on medium heat and add the reserved stew base, chickpeas and diced tomatoes. Cook for about 8 minutes or until the sauce has thickened a bit and the tomatoes have lost their raw taste.
  • Add the par cooked pasta to this mixture and cook for about 2 minutes.
  • . Add the reserved chicken and cook for another 2 minutes.
  • Add the spinach leaves, cover and cook until just wilted. About 2 minutes.
  • Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve as is in deep bowls with shaved Parmesan or Asiago and a crisp salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 755.8, Fat 25.1, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 215.5, Sodium 1341.4, Carbohydrate 59.2, Fiber 11, Sugar 5.5, Protein 73.1

CHANA MASALA (CHICKPEAS AND TOMATOES)



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Delicious blend of Indian spices with chickpeas and tomatoes. Serve with jasmine rice or couscous.

Provided by Alison Bruce

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
¾ cup water, divided
1 tablespoon ground coriander
2 teaspoons paprika
1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes in juice
1 large bay leaf
1 (16 ounce) can coconut milk
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a 6-quart Dutch oven or large heavy pot over medium heat; saute onion until translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Add garlic and saute until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add 1/4 cup water, coriander, paprika, ginger, turmeric, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and cinnamon to onion mixture; cook and stir until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Stir chickpeas, tomatoes in juice, remaining 1/2 cup water, and bay leaf into onion mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until flavors have blended, about 10 minutes. Stir coconut milk into chickpea and tomato mixture; simmer for 2 to 3 more minutes. Add more water if needed and season with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485.6 calories, Carbohydrate 43.5 g, Fat 31.7 g, Fiber 10.2 g, Protein 10.8 g, SaturatedFat 21.4 g, Sodium 603.2 mg, Sugar 4 g

CHICKPEAS WITH SPINACH (GREEK)



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Make and share this Chickpeas With Spinach (Greek) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 medium onions, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cups cooked chickpeas
1 1/2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes (or same amount, tinned)
red pepper flakes (to taste)
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon oregano
1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, chopped and defrosted
1 -2 lemon, juice of (to taste)

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, over medium heat, saute the onions and garlic in the olive oil until the onions are tender.
  • Add the chickpeas, tomatoes, pepper flakes (to suit your taste), and oregano,and paprika.
  • Cover and simmer for about 18 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add spinach and cook about 7 minutes longer, or until spinach is cooked.
  • Add the lemon juice (I usually like to add the juice of about 1 1/2 lemons. Add the juice of 1 lemon, taste and adjust to your own, personal taste), salt and pepper.

CHICKPEAS WITH BABY SPINACH



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This is mostly a pantry dish, very quick to put together. You can serve it on its own, with couscous or pasta, or over a thick slice of toasted bread rubbed with garlic.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, weekday, main course

Time 30m

Yield Serves three

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon cumin seeds, lightly toasted and ground
Salt, preferably kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 cup chicken or vegetable stock, or water
Cayenne, to taste
1 (6-ounce) bag baby spinach

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat and add the onion. Cook, stirring, until tender, about five minutes. Add the garlic, cumin, tomato paste and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring for one to two minutes, until fragrant and the tomato paste has turned a darker color. Add the chickpeas, the stock or water, and the cayenne, and bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce the heat, and simmer 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the spinach, a handful at a time, stirring until each addition of spinach wilts. Add salt to taste and simmer uncovered, stirring often, for five minutes. Add lots of freshly ground pepper, taste and adjust salt and cayenne, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 306, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 764 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams

PASTA WITH SPINACH AND CHICKPEAS



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This is a home-style Italian favorite at my house. It is also very good with northern white beans instead of the chickpeas, and any sort of strand pasta works well. Serve with a leafy green salad and crusty Italian bread. If you like spicy food, stir in 1/2 to 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes towards the end.

Provided by KIMBICA

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon sea salt, divided
1 (16 ounce) package linguine pasta
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, or more as desired
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (10 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves, chopped
3 large tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon chopped fresh marjoram, or more to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more to taste
¼ cup freshly grated Pecorino-Romano cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water with 2 teaspoons sea salt to a boil. Cook linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the water.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic in hot oil until fragrant, about 1 minute. Increase heat to medium-high and add spinach, tomatoes, and garbanzo beans; cook and stir until spinach begins to wilt, 1 to 2 minutes more.
  • Season spinach mixture with remaining teaspoon sea salt, marjoram, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Reduce heat to low. Stir drained linguine with the spinach mixture to evenly coat. Add extra olive oil or reserved pasta water to achieve your preferred level of moisture in the dish. Top with Pecorino-Romano cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 612.9 calories, Carbohydrate 104.3 g, Cholesterol 7.7 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 11.2 g, Protein 22.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 1684.7 mg, Sugar 4 g

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before starting, make sure to gather and measure all ingredients accurately. This will ensure smooth and efficient cooking.
  • Use Ripe Tomatoes: For the best flavor, select ripe and juicy tomatoes. You can use fresh or canned tomatoes, but if using canned, choose diced tomatoes with no added salt.
  • Season Well: Taste the dish at various stages and adjust seasonings accordingly. A good balance of salt, pepper, and herbs is key.
  • Spinach Wilting: When adding spinach, allow it to wilt completely before stirring it into the dish. This will prevent it from becoming too watery.
  • Fresh Herbs: If you have access to fresh herbs, use them for a more vibrant flavor. Parsley, cilantro, and basil are excellent choices.
  • Serve Immediately: This dish is best served immediately after cooking, while the chickpeas are still warm and the spinach is bright and vibrant.

Conclusion:

This recipe for chickpeas with tomatoes and spinach is a delightful and nutritious dish that is easy to prepare. It's a great option for a quick and healthy weeknight meal or as a side dish for grilled meats or fish. With its vibrant flavors and textures, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's get cooking!

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