**Fried Chickpeas with Chorizo and Spinach: A Delectable Medley of Flavors**
Embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant streets of Spain with this tantalizing dish of fried chickpeas with chorizo and spinach. This delectable creation seamlessly blends the smokiness of chorizo, the earthy sweetness of chickpeas, and the vibrant freshness of spinach, resulting in a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Accompanying this main course is a refreshing tomato salad with cucumber, a zesty lemon vinaigrette dressing, and a delectable dessert of almond cake with honey and cinnamon. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to offer a unique taste experience, promising a delightful feast for both your palate and your senses.
**Recipes Included:**
1. **Fried Chickpeas with Chorizo and Spinach:**
- This main course recipe showcases the harmonious blend of crispy chickpeas, savory chorizo, and tender spinach. The chickpeas are perfectly fried until golden brown and seasoned with paprika, cumin, and garlic, infusing them with a burst of flavor. The addition of chorizo adds a smoky depth, while the spinach contributes a vibrant freshness, creating a delightful balance of textures and tastes.
2. **Tomato Salad with Cucumber:**
- This refreshing salad serves as a perfect accompaniment to the main course, offering a light and tangy contrast. Ripe tomatoes and crisp cucumber are tossed together with red onion, fresh parsley, and a zesty lemon vinaigrette dressing. The acidity of the dressing brightens the flavors of the vegetables, making this salad a delightful side dish.
3. **Almond Cake with Honey and Cinnamon:**
- Indulge in the sweet decadence of this almond cake, a fitting conclusion to your culinary adventure. Ground almonds and honey combine to create a moist and flavorful cake, while a sprinkling of cinnamon adds a warm, aromatic touch. Drizzle honey over each slice before serving, enhancing the sweetness and creating a tantalizing aroma that will leave you craving more.
CHICKPEA WITH SPINACH AND CHORIZO
A spanish tapas turned into a full meal stew
Provided by Christopher T.
Categories Main Course
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Remove the chorizo from its casing and break into 1 - 1½ inch pieces. In a dutch oven add olive oil and saute chorizo until browned, remove the pieces with a slotted spoon to a paper towel lined plate. Reserve.
- Add the onion into the dutch over with the remaining grease from the chorizo. Saute until translucent, and add the garlic, red pepper saute for 1 more minute until garlic is fragrant. Add the tomato paste, smoked paprika, cumin, currants, andd chickpeas. Stir mixture together until chickpeas are well coated. Add the canned tomatoes, breaking up the tomatoes by hand and add approxiamtely half the juices remaining in the can. Add the broth and stir to mix. Bring mix up to a slow boil, reduce to a simmer and partially cover with lid over low heat
- Allow stew to cook for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Serve hot
Nutrition Facts : Calories 899 kcal, Carbohydrate 73 g, Protein 49 g, Fat 46 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Cholesterol 106 mg, Sodium 3540 mg, Fiber 19 g, Sugar 17 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CHORIZO, SPINACH AND CHICKPEA SAUTE
Steps:
- Put 1 tablespoon olive oil in saute pan, add chorizo, breaking apart as it cooks. When cooked through, remove and drain on paper towels. Add drained chickpeas directly to pan and saute until lightly browned, approximately 5 minutes.
- Remove from pan, set aside. In same pan, add another tablespoon olive oil and saute the onions, mushrooms, and artichoke hearts until the onions are translucent. Add garlic, when just starting to gain color, add in spinach and chicken stock. Cover and let wilt on medium-low flame. Add in chorizo and chick peas, season to taste with salt and pepper
- Garnish with Parmesan.
CHICKPEAS AND CHORIZO
Garbanzo beans, or chickpeas, and chorizo is a classic Spanish dish sometimes served as tapas and sometimes as a full stew. This recipe adds potatoes to make a it little more hearty as a full meal. Serve with a citrus and fennel salad and some crusty bread for a full meal. I like to leave the garlic cloves whole as above and spread the cloves on the bread during meal. If you don't, then reduce garlic but chop and don't add until after liquid has been added or it may scorch.
Provided by Pete Zaria
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews
Time 9h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Put garbanzo beans into a large container; add enough cool water to cover by several inches. Soak beans 8 hours to overnight. Drain and rinse before using.
- Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Halve both the red bell pepper and green bell pepper from top to bottom. Remove and discard the stem, seeds, and ribs. Arrange pepper halves with cut sides down onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast peppers under the preheated broiler until their skins have blackened and blistered, 5 to 8 minutes; transfer to a bowl and tightly seal bowl with plastic wrap to steam the peppers as they cool until the skins are loosened, about 20 minutes. Remove and discard skins. Slice peppers.
- Heat canola oil in a pot over medium heat. Cook and stir potatoes in hot oil until browned, about 10 minutes; add chorizo and continue to cook and stir until chorizo is hot, 3 to 5 minutes more. Stir peppers, onion, garlic cloves, paprika, and salt into the potato mixture; cook, stirring infrequently, until the onion softens, about 10 minutes more.
- Stir soaked garbanzo beans into the mixture. Pour sherry over everything. Bring the mixture to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, place a cover on the pot, and cook at a simmer until the beans are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 411.3 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Cholesterol 37.4 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 8.6 g, Protein 19.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 793.1 mg, Sugar 7.3 g
CHICKPEA, CHORIZO & SPINACH STEW
For a healthy, warming supper that takes little effort or time, you can't beat this simple one-pan dish
Provided by Thomasina Miers
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large pan, then gently fry the onion for 3-4 mins until it begins to soften. Stir in the carrot, celery, thyme and bay leaves. Season, then cook for 2-3 mins, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic, chorizo, cinnamon and smoked paprika. Gently fry until the vegetables soften and the chorizo starts to release its oils and crisp up.
- Stir in the chickpeas, vinegar and 150ml water, then bring to a simmer for 1-2 mins until the chickpeas have heated up. Add the spinach, then stir through the chickpeas until it wilts a little. Remove from the heat, season to taste, then serve warm with crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 487 calories, Fat 33 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 27 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 23 grams protein, Sodium 3.36 milligram of sodium
FRIED CHICKPEAS WITH CHORIZO AND SPINACH
Chickpeas are often cooked with spinach, from India to the New World. But in southern Spain, they are mostly made with chorizo. Combine these ideas, and you have a rich, deep, full-flavored stew perfect for a fast dinner on a cold night.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories easy, quick, side dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat the broiler.
- Put three tablespoons of the oil in a skillet large enough to hold chickpeas in one layer over medium-high heat. When it's hot, add chickpeas and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, shaking the pan occasionally, until chickpeas begin to brown, about 10 minutes, then add chorizo. Continue cooking for another 5 to 8 minutes or until chickpeas are crisp; use a slotted spoon to remove chickpeas and chorizo from pan and set aside.
- Add the remainder of the 1/4 cup of oil to the pan; when it's hot, add spinach and sherry, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and cook spinach over medium-low heat until very soft and the liquid has evaporated. Add chickpeas and chorizo back to the pan and toss quickly to combine; top with bread crumbs, drizzle with a bit more oil and run pan under the broiler to lightly brown the top. Serve hot or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 539, UnsaturatedFat 20 grams, Carbohydrate 49 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 20 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 1026 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
CHORIZO & CHICKPEA SUMMER STEW
Combine tomatoes, chickpeas, red peppers and spinach with chorizo and smoked paprika to make this nutrient-packed family stew, rich in vitamin C and fibre
Provided by Shivi Ramoutar
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat, add the garlic, thyme and smoked paprika, and stir for a few minutes, then tip in the chorizo and stir for another couple of minutes until its oil is released. Splash in the sherry vinegar and let it bubble for a minute or so.
- Add the tomatoes, peppers, spinach and chickpeas along with 100ml water and a pinch of seasoning. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the tomatoes have softened and there is a thickened sauce, about 15 mins. Adjust the seasoning and finish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Serve with crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 449 calories, Fat 24 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 29 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 10 grams fiber, Protein 25 grams protein, Sodium 1.7 milligram of sodium
GARBANZOS (CHICKPEAS) WITH CHORIZO AND SPINACH
This is a healthy, filling dish that's simple to make. I found this recipe in the back of the 2012 edition of Eat This, Not That! by David Zinczenko and Matt Goulding, and I made a few slight alterations of my own. A note from the authors about chorizo: There are two types: Mexican and Spanish. Mexican is spicy, lashed with ground chili. Spanish is cured, and derives most of its flavor (and color) from smoked paprika. Either will work in this recipe, but Spanish chorizo will work best. I served this with whole wheat biscuits.
Provided by Greeny4444
Categories Spanish
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large pot or saucepan over medium heat. Add the chorizo and saute until the meat is lightly browned. Take the meat out and reserve it on a plate.
- Add the onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, paprika, and bay leaves to the pan and cook until the onion begins to brown, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another few minutes, until it evenly coats the onions and garlic.
- Add the potatoes, broth, and water, and simmer the vegetables until the potatoes are just tender. This might take up to 30 minutes, depending on how large your chunks are.
- Add the garbanzos and cook for another 5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Just before you're ready to serve, remove the bay leaves, stir in the reserved chorizo and the spinach and cook until the spinach wilts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.1, Fat 11, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 17.6, Sodium 739.6, Carbohydrate 51.6, Fiber 8.9, Sugar 2.7, Protein 15.8
SPINACH WITH CHICKPEAS AND FRIED EGGS
Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Categories Egg Leafy Green Vegetable Brunch Vegetarian High Fiber Dinner Lunch Spinach Legume Chickpea Healthy Bon Appétit Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat. When oil begins to shimmer, add 1 garlic clove. Stir until beginning to turn golden brown, 1-2 minutes. Add spinach to pot. Toss to coat; season with salt and pepper. Cook until spinach is wilted but still bright green, 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl; set aside. Wipe out pot.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in same pot over medium heat. When oil begins to shimmer, add onion and 3 garlic cloves. Cook, stirring often, until onion is softened, 3-4 minutes.
- Add cumin and paprika; stir until cumin is toasted and fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add chickpeas and tomatoes; stir to coat. Cook until tomatoes start to caramelize and chickpeas begin to brown, 8-10 minutes. Add 3 cups broth; bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from bottom of pan. Reduce heat to medium; simmer, occasionally mashing some chickpeas with the back of a spoon or a potato masher, until sauce is thickened, 15-20 minutes. Fold in spinach; simmer for flavors to meld, adding more broth by 1/4-cupfuls if too thick, 8ñ10 minutes.
- Pour oil into a large heavy skillet to a depth of 1/8" (about 1/4 cup). Heat until oil begins to shimmer. Crack 2 eggs into hot oil, spacing apart. Using a large spoon, carefully baste whites (not yolks) with oil until whites are set and edges are crunchy, lacy, and golden brown, 2-3 minutes (do not turn). Season eggs with salt and pepper. Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining 2 eggs.
- Spoon chickpea stew into bowls and top each with a fried egg.
SPEEDY CHORIZO WITH CHICKPEAS
Spicy chorizo adds a touch of Spanish flavour to this nourishing chickpea dish
Provided by Sara Buenfeld
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Put a medium pan on the heat and tip in the tomatoes followed by a canful of water. While the tomatoes are heating, quickly chop the chorizo into chunky pieces and shred the cabbage.
- Pile the chorizo and cabbage into the pan with the chilli flakes and chickpeas, then crumble in the stock cube. Stir well, cover and leave to bubble over a high heat for 6 minutes until the cabbage is just tender. Ladle into bowls and eat with crusty or garlic bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 30 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 0.3 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 23 grams protein, Sodium 4.26 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the final dish. Look for vibrant chickpeas, spinach, and chorizo, and use a good-quality olive oil.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When frying the chickpeas, make sure to give them enough space so that they can crisp up properly. If you overcrowd the pan, they will steam instead of fry.
- Season the chickpeas well: Before frying, be sure to season the chickpeas with salt, pepper, and paprika. This will help them develop a delicious flavor.
- Cook the chorizo until it is crispy: The chorizo should be cooked until it is browned and crispy. This will add a smoky, savory flavor to the dish.
- Wilt the spinach just before serving: The spinach should be wilted just before serving, so that it retains its bright green color and crisp texture.
Conclusion:
This fried chickpeas with chorizo and spinach is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. The chickpeas are crispy and flavorful, the chorizo adds a smoky and savory flavor, and the spinach is a healthy and refreshing addition. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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