Rice, Spinach and Spicy Chickpeas

1. 1

   Defrost your spinach and rinse the rice.

2. 2

   Put rice in a pan and fill with water (water should be about and inch and a half over the rice).

3. 3

   Bring to the boil and add your spinach.

4. 4

   Boil until the rice is cooked; strain and set aside.

5. 5

   While the rice is cooking heat a wok or large pan and fry the chickpeas in the oil (be careful, chickpeas from a jar tend to explode when fried--never deep fry them!

6. 6

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7. 7

   Add the spices and fry some more.

8. 8

   Add the soy sauce and stir, before it all evaporates, to coat the chickpeas.

9. 9

   Serve with rice (add some butter to rice).

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.