Spinach with Chickpeas
Enjoy this vegetable-rich nibble as they do in Spain, spooned onto small rounds of fresh or lightly toasted bread.

Prep Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
12 servings, about 1/2 cup each
Ingredients
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2 pounds baby spinach
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3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
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1 medium red onion, finely chopped
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5 cloves garlic, minced
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1 19-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed
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1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
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1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon hot paprika
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1/2 cup golden raisins
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1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth, or vegetable broth
Directions
1.
Rinse spinach and let drain in a colander. With water still clinging to it, place half the spinach in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook, tossing with tongs and adding the remaining spinach by the handful until all is added and wilted, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain in the colander. Let cool slightly, then coarsely chop.
2.
Carefully wipe out the pan, then heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until the onion is tender and lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in chickpeas, thyme, oregano, cumin, salt and paprika. Using a potato masher, mash some of the chickpeas, then cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Stir in raisins and broth, scraping up any browned bits. Add the chopped spinach and stir gently to combine. Remove from the heat and let stand 10 minutes. Drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons oil just before serving.
Tip:
MAKE AHEAD TIP: Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Bring to room temperature or reheat on medium-low heat before serving.
Nutrition information
Calories 120, Total Fat 4 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 3 g, Sodium 260 mg, Carbohydrate 19 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 4 g, Potassium 67 mg. Daily Values: Vitamin A 50%, Vitamin C 20%, Iron 20%. Exchanges: Starch 1,Vegetable 1,Fat 0.5.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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