Spinach With Chickpeas Recipe

Name: Spinach With Chickpeas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups water; 1 cup basmati rice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin (or to taste); 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander; cayenne pepper to taste; 3 medium cloves garlic, pressed/minced; 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth; 1 5-7 oz. bag baby spinach, chopped fine (a food processor makes quick work of this); salt & pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups water
1 cup basmati rice
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin (or to taste)
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
cayenne pepper to taste
3 medium cloves garlic, pressed/minced
1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
1 5-7 oz. bag baby spinach, chopped fine (a food processor makes quick work of this)
salt & pepper
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch

1
Bring water, rice and salt to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand (covered) for 5-10 minutes.
2
While rice is cooking, heat oil over medium heat in 12-inch skillet and saute onion and spices about 10 mins (reducing heat as necessary so onions don't brown). Add garlic and saute about 30 seconds more. Add chickpeas over medium heat and saute until they make a popping sound and start to brown slightly, about 3-5 minutes.
3
Stir in broth, bring to boil and add spinach. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove lid and add salt and pepper to taste. Dissolve cornstarch in a little water, and stir this quickly into the liquid in the bottom of the pan. Continue to cook over medium-low for 20 or 30 seconds to thicken. Serve immediately over rice.

608

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups water, 1 cup basmati rice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Spinach With Chickpeas falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spinach With Chickpeas

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