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Spinach with Chickpeas, Pine Nuts & Raisins Recipe

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4.8 from 89 reviews
  • Author: Hailey
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A vibrant and nutritious spinach dish featuring tender chickpeas, sweet golden raisins, and crunchy toasted pine nuts, all infused with fragrant spices like cumin and smoked paprika. Perfect as a flavorful side or a light main, this sautéed recipe is quick and easy to prepare using simple ingredients and minimal cooking time.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil, plus a drizzle
  • 1 large long shallot, sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • 400g can chickpeas, drained
  • 4 tbsp golden or flame raisins
  • 200g spinach
  • 2 tbsp toasted pine nuts

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil: Warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat to prepare the base for sautéing.
  2. Sauté shallot and garlic: Add the sliced shallot and crushed garlic cloves to the pan. Cook them gently until softened and aromatic, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add spices and chickpeas: Sprinkle in half a teaspoon each of ground cumin and smoked paprika. Stir for 30 seconds to release their flavors, then add the drained chickpeas and raisins. Cook everything together for 2 minutes so the chickpeas absorb the spices and the raisins plump slightly.
  4. Cook the spinach: Tip in 200 grams of spinach and cook just until it wilts, stirring regularly to combine all ingredients evenly.
  5. Finish with pine nuts and serve: Stir in 2 tablespoons of toasted pine nuts for a nutty crunch. Drizzle a little extra olive oil on top before serving to enhance the flavors and texture.

Notes

  • If you don’t have pine nuts, substitute with blanched toasted almonds or Spanish smoked almonds for a delicious alternative.
  • You can adjust the amount of spices to taste, adding more cumin or smoked paprika for a bolder flavor.
  • This dish pairs well with warm flatbread or can be served alongside grilled meats or roasted vegetables.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Keywords: spinach chickpeas pine nuts raisins cumin smoked paprika sauté vegetarian Mediterranean side dish

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