Espinacas con Garbanzos (Spinach with Garbanzo Beans)

I used fresh spinach and no cumin,… I used Za’atar seasoning instead. It is a simple dish with a ton of flavor! Personally, I think za’atar seasoning made all the difference in the world!

Unexpectedly great recipe! Frozen Spinach, large can garbanzos, diced onion, 2 rounded teaspoons of garlic bits, then cooked in some pork bone broth leftovers. It didn’t last to be leftovers for the next day! Fast & so yummy! Glad I found this!

Simple list of ingredients, easy to throw together. Didn’t have time to defrost the spinach, so we’ll see. To be honest (TBH), I eyeballed the quantities based on 290 g chickpeas and frozen blocks of spinach: Used 1 whole onion and about 6 cloves of garlic. I could see it with an Indian spice blend, instead of straight cumin. I’d consider using nutritional yeast or pareve (non meat) chicken soup powder instead of the cumin.

Easy and delicious! Used bagged baby spinach and already chopped onion and already minced garlic that I had in the fridge. Took no time at all and tasted excellent!

I used fresh spinach. It was delicious.

We’ve made this twice and enjoyed it both times. It’s now a regular part of our meal planning. The first time we followed the recipe exactly bit did not mash the garbanzos. The second time we tried a suggestion and added paprika. This is a tasty and hearty dish as well as low-carb and diabetic-friendly ! In an effort to reduce sodium, we use low-sodium garbanzos (Kuner’s No Salt Added Garbanzos, if that helps). We’re not nutritionists, though 🙂

Delicious, Surprised by how filling it is! Would make it often!

Delish! Simple prep and wonderful flavor. I used fresh baby spinach but other than that I didn’t deviate from the recipe. Highly recommend!

This is one of my favourite quick and easy recipes. It can be eaten as a meal or a side dish…even tastes great cold. I always add a handful or two of raisins. It kicks it up a notch!

This was so easy and delicious. Made it as posted except used a bag of fresh spinach. Because there is not as much moisture as frozen I added a splash of white wine. Some reviewers said the cumin was too much—I couldn’t even taste it. Next time I may add a small can of Rotel or diced tomatoes, just to see what it is like.

Excellent dish! I was out of cumin so I used coriander and red chili flakes. I used fresh spinach and splash of chicken broth to keep it from being dry. Delicious!!!! And I know it’s heresy to the original chef, but this was even better with some fresh asiago shaved on top. I could also see making this with pancetta. This is an excellent side dish or a vegan entree.

Easy, healthy and delicious! I made a few changes: I omitted the salt; added 1/2 tsp. of paprika along with the cumin. I added the spices when sautéing the onion and garlic; and also sautéed slivered almonds. Next I included both the garbanzo beans along with diced tomatoes. And along with raw (rather than frozen spinach) I also included tatsoi, a delicious green that I got from our local CSA.

Really good! I followed the recipe except I used fresh spinach instead of canned and doubled the recipe. We loved it! Came across this recipe because i bought cases of garbanzo beans on accident lol. Served with salmon, dinner salad, and a vegetable medley.

This is a good basis for a great dish. I felt that the ratio of ingredients was spot on. I too added some Smoked Spanish Paprika but I also thought oregano or rosemary would be great addition also. Before serving I mixed in some lemon juice and parsley, because it begs for acid. Take aways: Great solid dish to build upon–probably have these ingredients in many pantrys. Pairs well with many dishes. Add your favorite acid: lemon or lime juice, wine, etc… Add the spinach towards the end to let the beans cook before spinach gets too wilty.

Omg. I did change a couple things, I omitted the cumin and put paprika in its place, used half a bag of fresh spinach and about 3/4 of a can of garbanzos. I cooked the onion with some red pepper flakes before cooking down the spinach half way and then added the beans and about a 1/4 c of broth. Let it simmer until the chickpeas were tender and smashed. Little lemon. Omg best and simplest veg meal I’ve ever cooked and it reminds me of being in andalucia. Thank you!

My hubby and I really liked this dish! We were surprised because neither of us like garbanzo beans that much. I used fresh spinach followed others advice and added a bit of broth and a squeeze of lemon and some feta cheese. Next time I will use the whole carton of spinach (the organic spinach you get from Costco) there were a few too many garbanzo’s. Thanks for a great recipe!

used this recipe many times but changed it to our liking. it’s a good, quick, healthy dish. we double the cumin and salt. added pepper and interchange frozen spinach with kale(bought kale on accident and turned out to be a happy accident). sometimes we throw in left over chicken and still is a nice dish.

Very nice & easy side dish. So many ways to season this to delight yourself. Give it a try, you’ll love it!

Loved it! The only change I made was I used fresh spinach because that’s what I had. The flavors went together well. The next time I make this, I will mash it alittle more. I served it with truscuits and it would stay on the cracker more if it were mashed a bit . Thanks Vanessa

I enjoyed this just as it is but also found a little grated Parmesan cheese on it was also very good.

Love it!