FRIED CHICKPEAS WITH CHORIZO AND SPINACH

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Chickpeas are often cooked with spinach, from India to the New World. But in southern Spain, they are mostly made with chorizo. Combine these ideas, and you have a rich, deep, full-flavored stew perfect for a fast dinner on a cold night.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling
2 cups cooked or canned chickpeas, as dry as possible
Salt
black pepper
4 ounces chorizo, diced
1/2 pound spinach, roughly chopped
1/4 cup sherry
1 to 2 cups bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Heat the broiler.
  • Put three tablespoons of the oil in a skillet large enough to hold chickpeas in one layer over medium-high heat. When it's hot, add chickpeas and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, shaking the pan occasionally, until chickpeas begin to brown, about 10 minutes, then add chorizo. Continue cooking for another 5 to 8 minutes or until chickpeas are crisp; use a slotted spoon to remove chickpeas and chorizo from pan and set aside.
  • Add the remainder of the 1/4 cup of oil to the pan; when it's hot, add spinach and sherry, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and cook spinach over medium-low heat until very soft and the liquid has evaporated. Add chickpeas and chorizo back to the pan and toss quickly to combine; top with bread crumbs, drizzle with a bit more oil and run pan under the broiler to lightly brown the top. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 539, UnsaturatedFat 20 grams, Carbohydrate 49 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 20 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 1026 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

Topstaren
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I'm definitely making this dish again. It's so easy and delicious.


ADLYNS CHANNEL
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Tamica Lassiter
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this dish. The spinach adds a nice freshness to the dish.


Md Zobayer
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I love the crispy texture of the chickpeas. This dish is a great appetizer or side dish.


Wafa Janan
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This dish is so versatile. I've made it with different types of sausage and even tofu. It's always delicious.


Rahul Mafya
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I'm not a big fan of chorizo, so I used ground beef instead. It turned out great!


Kids Radychewsky
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chickpeas. I also added some diced tomatoes and it was even better.


Shamshir Khan
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I've been looking for a new fried chickpea recipe and this one is definitely a keeper. The chorizo and spinach add a great depth of flavor.


Jubel Ahmed
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I made this dish last night and it was so easy and quick to prepare. The flavors were amazing and my husband and I both loved it.


Avi Kunwar
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The chickpeas were crispy and flavorful, the chorizo added a nice spicy kick, and the spinach wilted perfectly. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.