Spinach with Chickpeas

Name: Spinach with Chickpeas
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 can chickpeas; 4 cloves garlic; 1 tablespoon cumin; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 1/3 pounds spinach (about 600 grams); 4 slices bread; 1/4 cup water (about 60 ml)

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The origins of Spinach with Chickpeas trace back to the Arab tradition in Andalusia. This civilization had a strong preference for vegetables and was the first to bring them to Spain from Persia, where, according to some experts, spinach was first cultivated. The 19th and 20th centuries were crucial for the popularization of this recipe among Spaniards, as experts say it became an essential everyday dish during Lent.

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Ingredients

1 canchickpeas
4 clovesgarlic
1 tablespooncumin
1 tablespoonblack pepper
1 tablespoonpaprika
1 1/3 poundsspinach (about 600 grams)
4 slicesbread
1/4 cupwater (about 60 ml)

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Steps

1

In a skillet with oil, brown 2 sliced garlic cloves. Remove them and, in the same oil, fry the bread slices.
2

In a mortar or blender, add the bread, garlic, spices, and water. Blend everything until you have a smooth paste.
3

Slice the remaining garlic cloves and brown them. Add the spinach and sauté for 5 minutes.
4

Add the paste and the chickpeas (well rinsed beforehand). Stir well and cook for about 10 minutes.
5

Adjust salt to taste if needed and serve.