Spanish chickpeas and spinach flavoured with saffron - a simple and quick to make dish which can be served as a Tapas style dish or as part of a larger meal.

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Chickpeas with spinach and saffron

Serves 4

Dietary: Vegan, Gluten-free

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 250g spinach leaves, washed
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• Pinch of saffron threads
• 1 garlic clove, peeled
• 1 large tomato, chopped small
• 2 x 400g tins chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 tsp smoked or plain paprika
• Salt and pepper
• 2-3 tbsp olive oil

Method

1. Place the wet spinach in a large pan with a lid on a medium heat, and allow to just wilt, making sure the leaves are still bright green and not overcooked. Drain immediately in a colander, and refresh under cold water to halt the cooking.
2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large frying pan and soften the onion for 10 minutes on a medium to low heat.
3. While the onion is cooking, place the garlic with the saffron threads and a pinch of salt in a pestle and mortar, and crush to a paste.
4. When the onion is just beginning to colour golden, add the garlic saffron paste, and cook gently for a minute or two further.
5. Add the chickpeas, chopped tomato and ½ tsp of paprika and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring to coat the chickpeas in the spices.
6. Taste and season with a little more salt, pepper, and paprika if necessary, then stir in the wilted spinach.
7. Serve drizzled with more olive oil and sprinkled with paprika.

Delicious food photography by Rob Wicks of Eat Pictures.

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