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Stewed Spinach and Chickpeas with Lemon

4 Servings

30 minutes

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Greens stewed with chickpeas is comfort food in many cultures. We chose minerally but mild spinach as the green and opted for spices that give the hearty vegetarian stew a Levantine taste profile. Umami-packed tomato paste plus a trifecta of alliums—onion, garlic and scallions—build a rich foundation that suffuses the spinach and chickpeas with flavor and creates a heady broth. Lemon zest and juice, with their citrusy brightness, balance the earthiness of the other elements. Sliced red radishes add peppery flavor, vibrant color and a snappy texture.

4

Servings

Tip

Don’t use baby spinach for this recipe, as the leaves are too delicate. Opt instead for mature spinach sold in bunches. Trim only about 1 inch off the bottom of the bunch so you have a mixture of leaves and stems.

30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3

    tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more to serve

  • 1

    medium yellow onion, chopped

Directions

Reviews
William W.
October 22, 2024
Tasty
It’s tasty, like healthy comfort food. Would be good to serve if you have a vegan dinner guest. Or it could be a side for the omnivores.
Jonathan M.
April 24, 2023
Tasty and tender
Good combination that stews down to nice texture. I didn't have radishes, but the crunch would have been a nice addition. Could also use breadcrumbs.
Nancy C.
April 16, 2023
Delicious
We can't eat tomatoes, so I substituted some black olives & olive tapenade for the umami factor. very flavorful.

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