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CREAMY Garlic Spinach Chickpeas

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
A flavorful and creamy vegetarian dish combining chickpeas, spinach, and garlic in a savory sauce.

Ingredients

Oil

  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Vegetables

  • 1 small onion
  • 8 cloves garlic

Dry ingredients

  • 2 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano

Liquids

  • 1 cup low fat milk
  • 1 cup vegetable broth

Canned Goods

  • 2 cans chickpeas garbanzo beans (drained and rinsed)

Fresh Produce

  • handful chopped fresh bagged spinach

Dairy

  • 2 tbsp grated Manchego cheese
  • 2 tsp lemon juice

Seasonings

  • sea salt and black pepper (to taste)

Instructions 

  • Heat olive oil in a large fry pan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic, cook until translucent (~3 min). Stir in flour, cook 2 min, then add paprika and oregano, mix well. Pour in milk and broth, simmer until slightly thickened (~5 min).
  • Add chickpeas, season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 10 min. Stir in spinach until wilted, then add cheese and lemon juice. Mix well and serve immediately.

Notes

For extra flavor, garnish with additional cheese or lemon.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $10
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: International
Keyword: Chickpeas, Garlic, Spinach