Description
A vibrant and wholesome dish combining tender spinach, protein-rich chickpeas, sweet raisins, and crunchy toasted pine nuts, all infused with aromatic spices. Perfect as a light main or a flavorful side, this skillet-cooked recipe is both nutritious and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil, plus a drizzle
- 1 large long shallot, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 400g can chickpeas, drained
- 4 tbsp golden or flame raisins
- 200g spinach
- 2 tbsp toasted pine nuts
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat to prepare for sautéing the aromatics.
- Sauté shallot and garlic: Add the sliced shallot and crushed garlic cloves to the pan and cook until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add spices and chickpeas: Stir in ½ teaspoon ground cumin and ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, then add the drained chickpeas and 4 tablespoons of raisins. Cook together for 2 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Cook spinach: Tip in the 200 grams of spinach and cook until just wilted, stirring occasionally to combine everything evenly.
- Finish with pine nuts: Stir in the 2 tablespoons of toasted pine nuts. Drizzle with a little extra olive oil before serving for added richness and shine.
Notes
- If you do not have pine nuts, toasted blanched almonds or Spanish smoked almonds can be used as a delicious alternative.
- Use a large non-stick pan for best results to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- This dish can be served warm as a side or light main course.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: spinach recipe, chickpeas, pine nuts, raisins, healthy vegan dish, Mediterranean side, nutritious greens
