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Espinacas con Garbanzos

A warm Andalusian tapa of spinach and chickpeas simmered with smoky paprika and garlic-fried bread.

30 minutes
Serves 4
Side

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and fry the slice of bread until golden on both sides, then transfer to a mortar or food processor.

  2. 2

    In the same oil, sauté the minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant, then stir in the smoked paprika and cumin and cook for 10 seconds to bloom the spices.

  3. 3

    Add the fried bread, a splash of water, and a pinch of salt to the mortar, and grind into a thick paste.

  4. 4

    Add the spinach to the skillet in batches, stirring until wilted, about 3 minutes, then fold in the chickpeas.

  5. 5

    Stir in the bread paste with a little water and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until thickened and the flavors meld, seasoning with salt to taste before serving warm.

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