CHICK PEAS WITH SPINACH

Serves 4 

Ingredients 

500 gm fresh spinach

4 tbs olive oil

4 clove garlic, peeled and crushed

400 gm cooked chick peas

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp paprika

Juice of 1 lemon

Salt and pepper to taste 

Preparation 

1. Wash spinach thoroughly and place in a large sauce pan with only the water that clings to the leaves. Cook over low heat until the leaves start to wilt. Drain thoroughly, squeezing out excess water. Then chop finally.

2.       Heat the oil in an open sauce pan and gently fry the garlic for a couple of minutes until golden brown.

3.       Add chickpeas to the pan with the garlic. Then add cumin, paprika, lemon juice, salt, pepper and spinach. Simmer over low heat for about 20 to 30 minutes. Stirring occasionally. Until the spinach is reduced. To a pulp, adjust the seasoning and serve immediately.