Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsJake's Del MarRhys Recipe

Rhys Recipe

Inspired by Jake's Del Mar
Time40m
Serves4

Make Rhys Recipe in just 40m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base ingredients for roasted chickpeas and sauce

Greens to accompany

Method

Overview

  1. 1

    Prepare and preheat

    Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.

  2. 2

    Prep greens

    Rinse spinach and pat dry; set aside.

Roasting the chickpeas

  1. 3

    Season chickpeas

    In a large bowl, toss cooked chickpeas with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, minced garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon salt until evenly coated.

  2. 4

    Roast

    Spread chickpeas in a single layer on the lined baking sheet. Roast 20-25 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through, until crisp and browned.

Tahini lemon sauce

  1. 5

    Make sauce

    Whisk tahini, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl until smooth. Add more water to reach a creamy drizzle. Add a pinch of salt if desired.

Wilt greens

  1. 6

    Cook greens

    In a large skillet, heat 1 teaspoon olive oil over medium heat. Add spinach with a pinch of salt; cook 2-3 minutes, stirring, until just wilted.

To serve

  1. 7

    Plate and finish

    Spread wilted greens on plates. Top with roasted chickpeas. Drizzle with tahini lemon sauce and serve immediately.

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