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Creamy Chickpeas with Spinach

Cultural Context

Creamy Chickpeas with Spinach is a delightful Mediterranean dish that showcases the versatility of chickpeas, a staple in many cultures. This dish combines the earthiness of chickpeas with the vibrant flavor of spinach and a rich, creamy sauce, making it both comforting and nutritious. It's often enjoyed as a main course or a hearty side, and its popularity has spread globally, inspiring variations that incorporate local ingredients and spices.

MediterraneanITmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas
10 oz frozen spinach
3 cloves garlic
1 medium yellow onion
2 tablespoons grape seed oil
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons Japanese barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup jasmine rice

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

1

Chop half of a yellow onion and three to four cloves of garlic.

2

Heat grape seed oil in a skillet until hot.

3

Add chopped onions to the skillet and cook for a couple of minutes until translucent.

4

Add minced garlic and cook for another minute to avoid burning.

5

Add strained chickpeas to the skillet and stir to combine with onions and garlic.

6

Season with fresh ground black pepper and add Japanese barbecue sauce to the chickpeas.

7

Stir in about 2 tablespoons of nutritional yeast and mix well.

8

Add frozen spinach directly to the skillet without adding water.

9

Pour in desired amount of full-fat coconut milk and spread it out.

10

Cover the skillet and let it cook for 2 to 3 minutes to allow the spinach to thaw and heat through.

11

Remove the cover, stir the mixture, and check for creaminess.

12

Plate the creamy chickpeas with jasmine rice.

Cooking Techniques

sautéing

Equipment Needed

skilletknifecutting boardglass jar

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegan

Allergens

milk
Local Name: Cecina cremosa con spinaci

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