Spinach with Chickpeas
Recipe from EatingWell

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


Spinach with Chickpeas


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Prep Time: 35 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Servings: 12 servings, about 1/2 cup each
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Ingredients
 
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  • 2  pounds  baby spinachOn Sale
  • 3  tablespoons  extra-virgin olive oil, dividedOn Sale
  • 1    medium red onion, finely choppedOn Sale
  • 5  cloves  garlic, mincedOn Sale
  • 1  19-ounce can  chickpeas, rinsedOn Sale
  • 1 1/2  teaspoons  dried thymeOn Sale
  • 1 1/2  teaspoons  dried oreganoOn Sale
  • 1 1/2  teaspoons  ground cuminOn Sale
  • 1  teaspoon  kosher saltOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  hot paprikaOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  golden raisinsOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  reduced-sodium chicken broth, or vegetable brothOn Sale

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.
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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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