Best 8 Spicy Chickpeas And Spinach Recipes

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Spicy chickpeas and spinach is a delicious and nutritious vegetarian dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. This flavorful dish is packed with plant-based protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, making it a healthy choice for lunch or dinner. Chickpeas, the main ingredient in this recipe, are a type of legume that is high in protein and fiber, while spinach is a leafy green vegetable that is loaded with vitamins and minerals. Its versatility allows it to be paired with various spices and ingredients, resulting in a diverse range of flavors. Whether you prefer a mild or a spicy kick, this recipe can be tailored to your taste preferences. The combination of chickpeas and spinach creates a hearty and satisfying meal that will surely leave you feeling full and energized.

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SPICY CHICKPEAS AND SPINACH



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Toss 2 cans chickpeas (drained, rinsed and dried), 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika, 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder and 1 teaspoon salt. Roast in a 400 degrees F oven until golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Toss with 4 cups baby spinach, 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil and salt to taste. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 calorie, Fat 14.5 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 1344 milligrams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 11 grams, Sugar 5 grams

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

CHICKPEAS WITH SPINACH



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Provided by Joyce Goldstein

Categories     Egg     Leafy Green     Vegetable     Appetizer     Side     Sauté     Dinner     Spinach     Legume     Chickpea     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 pound (1 generous cup) dried chickpeas
7 cloves garlic, peeled
1 onion, peeled
1 bay leaf
1 small ham hock (optional)
Salt
About 1 1/4 pounds spinach, tough stems removed, rinsed, and coarsely chopped (about 10 loosely packed cups or 1 pound after trimming)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 slice country bread, crust removed
Generous pinch of saffron threads, warmed and crushed
1 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted in a dry pan until fragrant and finely ground
2 teaspoons sweet smoked paprika
1/2 cup coarsely flaked cooked salt cod (optional)
1/4 cup diced cooked ham if using ham hock or 1/2 cup if not using hock (optional)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Dash of sherry vinegar, as needed
4 eggs, fried sunny-side up, or 2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Pick over the chickpeas, discarding any misshapen peas or grit, rinse well, and soak overnight in water to cover. The next day, drain the chickpeas and put them in a saucepan with water to cover by 2 inches. Tie together 4 of the garlic cloves, the onion, and the bay leaf in a piece of cheesecloth and add the sachet to the pan. Add the optional ham hock only if you will not be adding salt cod later, and then bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered, adding 2 teaspoons salt (less if using the ham hock) after the first 10 minutes of cooking, until the chickpeas are tender, about 1 hour. Remove the pan from the heat, and remove the sachet from the pan. Leave the chickpeas in their cooking liquid. Discard the ham bone. Untie the sachet, discard the bay leaf, and reserve the garlic and onion.
  • Place the spinach in a saucepan with only the rinsing water clinging to its leaves and cook over medium heat, stirring and turning constantly with tongs, until wilted, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain well in a sieve, pressing with the back of a spoon. If the leaves seem stringy or too big, you can chop them a bit more. Set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a small sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the bread and the remaining 3 uncooked garlic cloves and fry, turning as needed, until golden, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a blender or small processor, add the saffron, and pulse until pulverized. Add the onion and garlic reserved from the chickpeas, the cumin, paprika, and 1 cup of the chickpea cooking liquid and purée until smooth.
  • Add the purée and the spinach to the cooked chickpeas along with the salt cod or the ham, whichever you are using. Place the mixture over low heat, stir well, and bring to a simmer. If it seems dry, add a little water as needed so the stew is spoonable. Season to taste with salt and lots of pepper. Taste and balance the seasoning with vinegar.
  • Transfer to a serving dish. If serving with the optional eggs, top with the fried eggs and serve hot, or with the hard-boiled eggs and serve warm.

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

CHANA MASALA (SPICY CHICKPEAS) WITH SPINACH



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Got this from a friend. Chana masala with spinach is a variation of a traditional and popular Indian dish. If you don't have all the spices on hand, its ok to omit one of them without too much trouble, but don't omit more than two or you will have a completely different (and bland!) dish on your hands. For a heartier variation, toss in some tofu with the chickpeas and serve over rice.

Provided by CandyTX

Categories     Asian

Time 35m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (14 ounce) can chickpeas (in water or precooked,also called garbanzo beans)
1/2 cup water
1/2 onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, diced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 lemon, juice of (approx 2 tbsp)
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1 bunch fresh spinach, rinsed

Steps:

  • In a large skillet or frying pan, sautee onions and garlic in olive oil until soft, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Add chickpeas straight from the can, including all the water.
  • Add spices and lemon juice, cover, and simmer about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, adding more water if needed, until chickpeas are browned and soft.
  • Reduce heat, add spinach and cover.
  • Allow spinach to wilt for 2-4 minutes.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481.3, Fat 23.5, SaturatedFat 3.2, Sodium 733.5, Carbohydrate 57.4, Fiber 13.3, Sugar 2.6, Protein 15.6

SPICY CHICKPEA AND SPINACH CURRY



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Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     Slow Cooker     Vegetarian     Dinner     Lunch     Spinach     Chickpea     Healthy     Vegan     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups dried chickpeas, picked over
8 cups baby spinach leaves
2 (15-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon garam masala*
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
*Garam masala is a blend of dry-roasted, ground spices from India. It can be found in Indian markets and in the gourmet section of some supermarkets or kalustyans.com.
Special Equipment
Slow cooker

Steps:

  • In large bowl, combine chickpeas and enough cold water to cover by two inches. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
  • Drain chickpeas, then combine in slow cooker with 1 cup water. Cover and cook on high, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 3 to 4 hours. Add spinach, tomatoes and their juices, coriander, cumin, garam masala, turmeric, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low and cook 1 hour more. Sprinkle in remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, stir in cilantro and serve.

SPICY CHICKPEA AND SPINACH SOUP



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Make and share this Spicy Chickpea and Spinach Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by KelBel

Categories     Spinach

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon rosemary
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 1/2 cups water
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add onion, garlic, rosemary, red pepper and salt. Cook and stir for about 5 minutes.
  • Add chickpeas, tomatoes and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Using a stick blender, blend the soup to partial puree. (basically, puree until as smooth or chunky as you like). You can also add about 1 cup to a blender and puree then add back to pan.
  • Add spinach, return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.8, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 1061, Carbohydrate 61.2, Fiber 13.4, Sugar 5.7, Protein 14.5

SPINACH AND CHICKPEAS



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Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 or 3 slices crusty bread, for crumbs
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound spinach
1 teaspoon pimenton (smoked paprika)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
16-ounce can or 2 cups cooked chickpeas
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar

Steps:

  • Pulse bread in a food processor to make crumbs. Saute garlic in 1/4 cup olive oil until fragrant, then add bread crumbs and stir frequently until evenly toasted; remove.
  • Add remaining oil to the pan and add the spinach, along with the pimenton and cumin. Cook until it is quite soft, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the chickpeas to the pan and cook for 5 minutes or so. When ready to serve, stir in the sherry vinegar and sprinkle with the toasted bread crumbs.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 416, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 459 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use canned chickpeas: Canned chickpeas are a convenient and affordable option. Be sure to rinse them well before using.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the chickpeas and spinach, be sure to not overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the vegetables from cooking evenly.
  • Use fresh spinach: Fresh spinach is best for this recipe. If you only have frozen spinach, be sure to thaw it and squeeze out any excess water before using.
  • Add other vegetables: Feel free to add other vegetables to this recipe, such as diced tomatoes, zucchini, or bell peppers.
  • Serve with rice or quinoa: This dish is a great main course or side dish. Serve it with rice or quinoa for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

This spicy chickpeas and spinach recipe is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its combination of protein, fiber, and vitamins, this dish is a great way to get your daily dose of nutrients. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this spicy chickpeas and spinach recipe a try.

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