Spinach & Chickpeas Recipe
Fresh spinach with tomato sauce and chickpeas served with Freshly baked Pita
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Wash and roughly chop the fresh spinach. Rinse and drain the chickpeas if using canned. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- 2
Sauté the Aromatics
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Then, add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 3
Add Chickpeas and Sauce
Stir in the chickpeas, tomato sauce, cumin powder, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and let cook for about 5 minutes.
- 4
- 5
Prepare the Pita
While the spinach and chickpeas are cooking, warm the pita bread in a toaster or on a grill until slightly charred and heated through.
- 6
Serve
Serve the spinach and chickpeas warm, alongside the freshly baked pita bread.
