SMOKY CHICKPEAS WITH SPINACH, TOMATO AND MANCHEGO CHEESE, TAPAS

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Make and share this Smoky Chickpeas With Spinach, Tomato and Manchego Cheese, Tapas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by R. Warren Meddoff

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 Spanish onion, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
2 cups eggplants (unpeeled, cubed and roasted)
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
1 (15 ounce) can tomatoes with juice (Italian, diced or chopped)
1 cup frozen spinach (thawed and chopped)
1 cup manchego cheese (crumbled)

Steps:

  • Prepare eggplant by preheating oven to 375ºF/175ºC.
  • Dice unpeeled eggplant into 1 inch cubes. Combine with 2 tablespoons olive oil and salt and pepper to taste. Spread on a baking pan with the sides lined with foil or parchment paper. Bake for 30 minutes until golden brown and tender.
  • Heat remaining oil in large nonstick sauté pan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and smoked paprika. Sauté 1 minute to soften the onions.
  • Add chickpeas, tomatoes and bring to a simmer; cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add spinach, eggplant and cheese. Cook until heated through and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.5, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 1.7, Sodium 579.6, Carbohydrate 37.4, Fiber 9.6, Sugar 6, Protein 8.5

Gordon Cole
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Mahiya islam Mukta
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Ava Eime
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I'm not a big fan of chickpeas, but this recipe has changed my mind! The smoky flavor is so delicious.


Noah Richey
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This recipe looks amazing! I can't wait to try it.


Soyon Sarker
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I've made this recipe several times and it never disappoints. It's a great way to use up leftover chickpeas and it's always a hit with my guests.


Kushik Dutta
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I'm new to cooking, so I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe. But it was actually really easy to make and turned out great! My husband and I both loved it.


Nicholas Dagenais
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These smoky chickpeas were the star of my last party. Everyone loved them!


Peshawer King
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Meh. Not as good as I expected. I think I'll stick to my regular hummus recipe.


Steph Curran
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I'm always looking for new vegetarian tapas recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper. The smoky chickpeas are so flavorful and the spinach and tomatoes add a nice freshness. I will definitely be making this again!


Joycelyn Gasutse
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Delicious and easy to make! The manchego cheese adds a nice nutty flavor to the dish.


Paro Paru
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My family enjoyed these smoky chickpeas! Next time, I'll add some roasted red peppers for a bit of extra smokiness.