MOROCCAN CHICKPEAS AND SPINACH

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This is a wonderful dish - full of color and flavor. It's also healthy as well. I served it with a box of garlic cous-cous

Provided by Reddyrat

Categories     Beans

Time 30m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2/3 cup plain yogurt
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cucumber, peeled, seeded, chopped
1 dash salt
1 medium onion, sliced
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 red bell pepper, seeded and cubed
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 (16 ounce) can chickpeas, drained with liquid reserved
10 ounces spinach, coarsely chopped
1/2 large lemon
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook the onion in the oil over medium heat until softened.
  • Add bell pepper, coriander, cumin, and tumeric. Cook for 2-3 minutes longer.
  • Add the chickpeas and 4 T of their liquid. Simmer for 5 minutes, until the pepper is tender, adding about 2 T more of the reserved liquid as necessary.
  • Add spinach and cook until the spinach is bright and wilted.
  • Stir in lemon juice and add salt and pepper.
  • Combine yogurt, garlic, cucumber, and salt in a bowl. Serve with the chickpeas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.3, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 7.1, Sodium 609, Carbohydrate 51.6, Fiber 11.8, Sugar 7, Protein 13.7

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