Spinach and Chickpeas

A traditional Spanish-style tapas dish of fried bread paste, aromatic cumin, chickpeas, and fresh wilted spinach.

Vegetarian Healthy Quick Spinach Chickpeas Tapas

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

303.4

kcal / serving

1820.4 kcal total

Carbs

28.6g

per serving

171.6 g total

Fat

17.1g

per serving

102.5 g total

Protein

8.8g

per serving

52.8 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces

tbsp

Red Wine Vinegar

Sherry vinegar may also be used

GrainsCereals

slice

White Bread

Crusts removed, cut into small cubes

LegumesPulses

800

Chickpeas

Cooked, rinsed and drained

NutsSeeds

clove

Garlic

Sliced thinly

tsp

Cumin

Heaped

to taste

Sea Salt

to taste

Black Pepper

OilsFats

88.7

Olive Oil

For frying

Vegetables

450

Spinach

Fresh, washed

Method

Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.

Fry bread cubes for 5 minutes until golden brown.

Add garlic and cumin and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Process bread mixture and vinegar into a paste using a mortar and pestle or food processor.

Return paste to the pan and stir in drained chickpeas.

Heat until chickpeas are hot and seasoned with salt and pepper.

Add spinach and cook until just wilted before serving.