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Chickpeas with spinach

This is a very tasty side-dish that goes well with grilled meat and fish. It can also be used as filling in pita bread or wrapped in flatbread with kebab etc. Also, it's super healthy!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Cuisine: North African
Calories: 1234
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g fresh spinach or 250g frozen
  • 2-3 tbs olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 can 400ml of chickpeas, drained
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt and pepper

Method
 

  1. Pour hot water over the spinach. After a couple of minutes drain and press through a sieve. When cooled, form a ball and squeeze the water out completely. Chop finely.
  2. Heat the oil in a deep frying pan and fry the garlic for 1-2 minutes until golden. Add the cumin, paprika, chickpeas, spinach and lemon juice. Season to taste.
  3. Simmer under cover for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Serve warm as a side dish or as filling in pita and flat bread.