Espinacas con Garbanzos (Spinach with Garbanzo Beans)

This recipe can be eaten as a side dish or as a light meal. It's great with a grilled pork chop and some crusty bread. Its origins date back to North African cultures and is one of the very popular choices of tapas in Seville's bars.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 169 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 (10 ounce) box frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained well
• 1 (12 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 onion, diced
• 0.5 teaspoon cumin

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Cook the garlic and onion in the oil until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the spinach, garbanzo beans, cumin, and salt. Use your stirring spoon to lightly mash the beans as the mixture cooks. Allow to cook until thoroughly heated.