Espinacas con Garbanzos (Spinach with Garbanzo Beans)

Name: Espinacas con Garbanzos (Spinach with Garbanzo Beans)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 0.5 onion, diced; 1 (10 ounce) box frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained well; 1 (12 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained; 0.5 teaspoon cumin; 0.5 teaspoon salt

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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.

Recipe by Vanessa Moore

Published on February 20, 2008

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ onion, diced
1 (10 ounce) box frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained well
1 (12 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon salt

Directions

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.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

169	Calories
5g	Fat
26g	Carbs
7g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 169
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g	6%
Saturated Fat 1g	3%
Sodium 600mg	26%
Total Carbohydrate 26g	9%
Dietary Fiber 6g	23%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 7g
Vitamin C 10mg	51%
Calcium 133mg	10%
Iron 3mg	16%
Potassium 450mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.