Best 12 Wilted Spinach And Garbanzo Bean Recipes

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Wilted spinach and garbanzo bean is a classic dish that can be enjoyed as a side or main course. With its delectable combination of savory flavors and textures, it's sure to please even the most discerning palate. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or an impressive dish to serve at your next gathering, this versatile recipe is perfect for any occasion. From classic preparations to modern interpretations, there are countless ways to craft this timeless dish that will tantalize your taste buds. In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore the best recipes for wilted spinach and garbanzo beans, providing detailed instructions and helpful tips to ensure you create a dish that's both delicious and unforgettable.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

ESPINACAS CON GARBANZOS (SPINACH WITH GARBANZO BEANS)



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This recipe can be eaten as a side dish or as a light meal. It's great with a grilled pork chop and some crusty bread. Its origins date back to North African cultures and is one of the very popular choices of tapas in Seville's bars.

Provided by Vanessa Moore

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ onion, diced
1 (10 ounce) box frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained well
1 (12 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Cook the garlic and onion in the oil until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the spinach, garbanzo beans, cumin, and salt. Use your stirring spoon to lightly mash the beans as the mixture cooks. Allow to cook until thoroughly heated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.2 calories, Carbohydrate 26 g, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 600.1 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

WILTED SPINACH AND GARBANZO BEAN RECIPE



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Enjoy fun textures in this Wilted Spinach with Baked Garbanzo Beans recipe. Our Wilted Spinach and Baked Garbanzo Bean recipe is ready in 35 minutes.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 can (15 oz.) chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained, rinsed
1/4 cup KRAFT Lite House Italian Dressing, divided
2 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, chopped
8 cloves garlic, sliced
3 bags (6 oz. each) baby spinach leaves

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F.
  • Line shallow baking pan with foil; lightly grease foil. Toss garbanzo beans with 2 Tbsp. of the dressing. Place in prepared pan. Bake 10 to 15 min. or until crisp. Set aside.
  • Cook bacon in large saucepan until browned. Add garlic; cook 2 min. or until softened. Drain. Add spinach to saucepan; cook 5 min. or until wilted, tossing lightly.
  • Arrange spinach mixture on serving plate; top with garbanzo beans and drizzle with remaining dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Fat 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 2.5926 mg, Sodium 220 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g

WILTED SPINACH WITH GARLIC AND OIL



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 9m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound triple washed spinach, stems removed
1/2 teaspoon ground or freshly grated nutmeg
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add oil and garlic. Saute garlic in oil 2 or 3 minutes. Add spinach to the pan in stages. Fill the pan with leaves and turn leaves in warm oil until they wilt. Add more spinach to the skillet and repeat the process until all of the spinach is incorporated. Season the wilted spinach with salt and pepper and nutmeg, then serve.

FARFALLE WITH SPINACH AND GARBANZO BEANS



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Categories     Bean     Pasta     Low Fat     High Fiber     Spinach     Chickpea     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 teaspoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
4 large garlic cloves, minced
2 cups canned unsalted chicken broth
1 15 1/2-ounce can low-sodium garbanzo beans (chick peas), rinsed, drained
1 10-ounce package frozen leaf spinach, thawed, squeezed dry
12 ounces farfalle (bow tie) pasta, freshly cooked
2 ounces grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat 1 teaspoon oil in heavy large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until tender, about 10 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and simmer until liquid is reduced by half, about 4 minutes. Add garbanzo beans and spinach and boil 1 minute. Transfer spinach mixture to large bowl. Add pasta. Drizzle pasta with remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil and toss. Season pasta generously with pepper; sprinkle with grated Parmesan and toss well. Serve.

WILTED SPINACH



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Delicious wilted spinach with a simple Mediterranean dressing.

Provided by KNIVES0UT1979

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon bottled minced garlic
1 pinch sea salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
4 ounces baby spinach
1 ½ tablespoons pine nuts

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix the olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  • Place the spinach over boiling water in a pot fitted with a steamer basket, and steam 2 to 3 minutes, until wilted but not soggy.
  • Toss spinach in a bowl with the dressing, and sprinkle with pine nuts to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.5 calories, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Fat 31.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 209.8 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

SPINACH AND WHITE BEANS WITH GARLIC



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Makes a great supper or use it as a side dish. It's very quick and easy to throw together and the colors of this dish are beautiful in the skillet .

Provided by sugarpea

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces chopped fresh spinach
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini or 1 (15 ounce) can other white beans, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Saute garlic in olive oil until golden.
  • Add spinach and saute until wilted.
  • Add remaining ingredients, stir and simmer about 2 minutes.
  • Serve immediately as spinach will darken.

WILTED GARLIC SPINACH



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"You don't have to be a spinach fan to happily eat up these greens," assures Dotty Egge, a field editor from Pelican Rapids, Minnesota. Soy sauce gives her energy-packed dish an Asian twist. "I serve it over rice or as a side. Try garnishing it with toasted sesame seeds."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons chicken broth
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon canola oil
3/4 pound fresh spinach, trimmed

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, sugar, broth, soy sauce and sesame oil until smooth; set aside. , In a small skillet, saute the garlic in canola oil for 1 minute. Stir broth mixture and add to skillet. Cook and stir over medium heat until slightly thickened. Add spinach; cook and stir for 2 minutes or just until spinach is wilted and coated with sauce. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 248mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

WILTED GARLIC SPINACH



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I saw this recipe made on an Italian cooking show, it was all in Italian, but the recipe was so easy to follow I didn't need to know the language. You can use either fresh spinach, or frozen, but if you do, make sure the excess moisture has been squeezed out. I served it with roasted chicken.

Provided by Annie in Istanbul

Categories     Spinach

Time 20m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 kg fresh spinach, washed and trimmed
4 tablespoons olive oil
4 -6 cloves garlic, more or less to your garlic preference
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a pan.
  • Add the garlic, either chopped or smashed.
  • Cook the garlic for about 3 minutes.
  • Add spinach and with tongs, turn constantly until wilted.
  • Sprinkle with nutmeg, salt and pepper.
  • Enjoy!

SPINACH AND CHICK PEAS WITH BACON



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Categories     Bean     Pork     Side     Sauté     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Bacon     Spinach     Chickpea     Winter     Gourmet     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 slices thick-cut bacon
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed
1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
8 cups baby spinach (6 ounce), any tough stems discarded
1 garlic clove, minced

Steps:

  • Bring a 3-quart pot three fourths full of water to a boil. Add bacon and cook 2 minutes. Drain bacon and rinse in cold water. Pat dry and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces.
  • Cook bacon in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until browned. Leaving bacon in skillet, spoon off all but 1 tablespoon fat. Add 2 tablespoons oil, chickpeas, and red pepper flakes to skillet and saut) over high heat, stirring occasionally, until chickpeas begin to brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in spinach and garlic and sauté, stirring, until spinach is wilted. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with remaining tablespoon oil.

SPINACH AND GARBANZO SKILLET



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Whipped up by our Test Kitchen, this colorful combination of beans, summer squash, tomatoes and spinach makes a bright addition to any meal. Topped with roasted almonds and served warm, this tasty side dish is sure to be requested often!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 medium yellow summer squash, cut in half lengthwise, then into 1/4-inch slices
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
3 cups chopped fresh baby spinach
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet or wok, saute the garlic, basil and pepper in hot oil for 30 seconds. Stir in beans and squash until evenly coated with spices. Cover and cook for 4 minutes, stirring three times. , In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, water, vinegar and honey until smooth. Stir into bean mixture. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in spinach and tomatoes; heat through. Sprinkle with almonds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 158mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

WILTED SPINACH WITH NUTMEG & GARLIC



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Throw a bag of baby spinach in a wok with some garlic and spices for a tasty last-minute side dish that still feels special

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Side dish

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1-2 tbsp olive oil
4 garlic cloves , chopped
500g bag baby spinach leaves
1 nutmeg

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large wok, add the garlic and stir-fry until it starts to soften. Add the spinach in big handfuls, putting more in the pan as it wilts.
  • Grate in about an eighth of a nutmeg and mix well. Serve straight away.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 2 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium

DUCK, WILTED SPINACH AND WHITE BEAN SALAD



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, quick, salads and dressings, main course

Time 25m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 small duck breasts (1 1/4 pounds), skinned and boned
1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
Freshly ground pepper to taste
3 teaspoons canola oil
20 cups fresh spinach (about 3 pounds)
2 cups cooked cannellini beans
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Season the duck breasts with the salt and pepper to taste. Heat the oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat until almost smoking. Add the duck and cook for 3 minutes. Turn and cook until crisp and brown on the outside and still rare in the center, about 3 minutes longer. Remove the duck from the pan and set aside; keep warm.
  • Gradually place the spinach in the skillet, and stir-fry until barely wilted, adding more as room allows. Place in a bowl and toss with the beans. Add the vinegar to the skillet and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon and scraping up any browned bits stuck to the bottom of the pan. Add to the spinach mixture and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cut the duck on the diagonal into thin slices. Divide the spinach mixture among 4 plates and drape the duck slices over it. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 345, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 14 grams, Protein 34 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 903 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Choose fresh spinach: Look for spinach with deep green leaves and no signs of wilting or yellowing.
  • Wash the spinach thoroughly: Rinse the spinach under cold water to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Wilt the spinach quickly: Overcooking the spinach will make it mushy, so wilt it just until it is tender and slightly wilted.
  • Use a variety of beans: Garbanzo beans are a classic choice, but you can also use other beans such as kidney beans, black beans, or lentils.
  • Add your favorite seasonings: Garlic, onion, and cumin are all great additions to this dish. You can also add chili powder, paprika, or cayenne pepper for a little spice.
  • Serve immediately: Wilted spinach and garbanzo beans are best served immediately, while the spinach is still tender and the beans are warm.

Conclusion:

Wilted spinach and garbanzo beans is a simple but delicious side dish that can be enjoyed hot or cold. It is a great way to use up leftover spinach and beans, and it is also a healthy and affordable dish. With its vibrant color and slightly tangy flavor, wilted spinach and garbanzo beans is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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