Ingredients and Weight:
- Baby spinach: 2 pounds
- Garbanzo beans (canned, drained): 2 cans (15 ounces each)
- Olive oil: 1/4 cup
- Onion (chopped): 1 medium
- Garlic (minced): 2 cloves
- Cumin powder: 1 teaspoon
- Smoked paprika: 1 teaspoon
- Salt and pepper: to taste
- Red wine vinegar (optional): 1/4 cup
- Toasted almonds (for garnish): 1/4 cup
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
15 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Simple)
Preparation Method Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic, cumin, and smoked paprika and cook for 1 minute more.
- Stir in garbanzo beans and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- If desired, add red wine vinegar for a tangy flavor.
- In a separate pan, wilt baby spinach with a little water or broth until tender and bright green.
- Arrange spinach on serving plates and top with garbanzo bean mixture.
- Garnish with toasted almonds.
Nutritional Information:
Serving size: 1 cup
Calories: 180
Total Fat: 12g (Saturated Fat: 2g)
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 250mg
Total Carbohydrates: 21g (Dietary Fiber: 10g, Sugar: 4g)
Protein: 12g
Dish Characteristics:
- Vibrant and colorful
- Savory and satisfying
- Packed with nutrients (spinach and garbanzo beans)
- Adaptable to personal preferences (adjust spices and vinegar as desired)
- Perfect for a healthy and flavorful vegetarian or vegan meal
User Comments:
- "This dish is bursting with flavor! The combination of spinach and garbanzo beans is perfect."
- "I love the addition of toasted almonds for extra crunch."
- "It's so easy to make and so nutritious. I've already made it twice this week!"
- "The smokiness from the paprika adds a great depth of flavor."
- "I would recommend serving it with a side of rice or quinoa for a complete meal."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be careful not to overcook the spinach as it can easily become mushy.
- If you don't have canned garbanzo beans, you can use dried beans and soak them overnight before cooking.
- For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken or vegetable broth instead of water when wilting the spinach.
