SPINACH AND CHICKPEAS WITH BACON

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I love this super-fast and easy side, which is adapted from Gourmet. It is also good with a little cumin added, and will handle a larger amount of spinach as well.

Provided by GaylaJ

Categories     Spinach

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 slices thick-cut bacon
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed
1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
8 cups Baby Spinach, any tough stems discarded
1 garlic clove, minced
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Cut bacon crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces and cook in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until browned; leave bacon in skillet and spoon off all but 1 tablespoon fat.
  • Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, chickpeas, and red pepper flakes; saute over high heat, stirring occasionally, until chickpeas begin to brown (3-4 minutes).
  • Stir in spinach and garlic and saute', stirring, until spinach is wilted.
  • Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with remaining tablespoon oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.6, Fat 14.3, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 4.1, Sodium 415.6, Carbohydrate 26.5, Fiber 6, Sugar 0.3, Protein 7.7

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