MOROCCAN CHICKPEAS AND SPINACH

Moroccan Chickpeas and Spinach image

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