Andalusian Spinach

10 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs fresh spinach
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 4 slices bread, crusts removed and cut into 4 triangles each
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 cups canned chick-peas, drained (garbanzo beans)
  • vinegar, preferably sherry vinegar
  • salt
  • fresh ground black pepper

Directions

  1. 1
    Wash spinach; remove large stems; do not dry; transfer to a Dutch oven; cover and cook over medium heat, stirring several times, until spinach has wilted, about 5 minutes, drain.
  2. 2
    Heat oil in a medium-sized skillet over medium heat; add garlic, cook until soft, stirring often, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3
    Remove garlic from oil and set aside.
  4. 4
    Add bread to oil; cook until browned on both sides, about 3 minutes; drain on paper towels.
  5. 5
    Combine garlic and half of the toast triangles in a food processor fitted with a metal blade; puree.
  6. 6
    Return bread mixture to pan, stir in paprika and cumin; add spinach and chickpeas; cook over medium heat, stirring often, until heated through, about 5 minutes; season with a few drops of vinegar and salt and pepper to taste.
  7. 7
    Add additional water if mixture becomes too dry.
  8. 8
    Place mixture in a warmed serving dish and garnish with remaining toast triangles.

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