Spiced Chickpea “Scramble” with Garlicky Spinach

Spiced Chickpea “Scramble” with Garlicky Spinach

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🥘 Ingredients

  • chickpeas 1
  • garlic powder ½ tsp
  • onion powder ½ tsp
  • ground cumin ½ tsp
  • ground coriander ½ tsp
  • cayenne pepper ¼ tsp
  • A pinch of kala namak
  • kosher salt ½ tsp
  • Freshly
  • extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp
  • good-quality creamy vegan yogurt 5 oz
  • small lemon 1
  • kosher salt ¼ tsp
  • red pepper flakes 1 tsp
  • fat garlic cloves 3
  • baby spinach 4 oz
  • Pickled Onions 2-3
  • Pickled Onions 2-3
  • Toasted bread of choice or leftover cooked grains or rice to serve 2-3
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If you feel comfortable multitasking, slice the garlic while the chickpeas cook. If you don’t have leftover or ready-to-heat grains or rice, start the recipe by cooking 3/4-1 cup dry rice according to your preferred method, referring to The Grains & Starches Handbook for ratios and cook times. Storage: Store the Yogurt Sauce, garlic spinach, and cooked chickpeas separately in airtight containers for 3 to 4 days. Reheat the scramble and spinach in a nonstick frying pan or in the microwave, and assemble with the Yogurt Sauce and any desired toppings right before serving. Nutrition boost: For even more greens, use a bit more spinach, and/or serve with Roasted Sweet Potatoes.

  1. 1
    Gather: chickpeas . For the spice blend: garlic powder , onion powder , ground cumin , ground coriander , cayenne pepper , A pinch of kala namak , kosher salt , Freshly cracked black pepper, extra virgin olive oil . For the yogurt sauce: good-quality creamy vegan yogurt , small lemon , kosher salt , red pepper flakes , fat garlic cloves , baby spinach . For the for serving:: Pickled Onions , Pickled Onions , Toasted bread of choice or leftover cooked grains or rice to serve .
  2. 2
    Transfer the chickpeas to a kitchen towel and dry off to remove excess moisture. Add the chickpeas to a food processor and pulse (don’t blend continuously!) several times until they’re in small crumbles (it’s okay if some chickpeas are left whole). Don’t keep blending until it turns into a paste!
  3. 3
    In a small bowl, mix together all of the listed ingredients for the Spice Blend.
  4. 4
    Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, add the blitzed chickpeas and toss to coat in the oil. Fry until golden brown and crisp, stirring only every 2 minutes, for a total of about 8 minutes.
  5. 5
    While the chickpeas cook, make the Yogurt Sauce. In a shallow serving bowl, mix together the yogurt, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/4 tsp kosher salt, pepper to taste, and red pepper flakes, if desired. Taste, adding more salt, lemon juice, or chili flakes as desired.
  6. 6
    Once the chickpeas are golden brown and crisp, add in 1 tsp of olive oil plus the Spice Blend. Toss to coat the chickpeas, stirring constantly for 30 seconds .
  7. 7
    Transfer cooked chickpeas on top of the prepared Yogurt Sauce (or keep separate if storing leftovers).
  8. 8
    Return the large frying pan to the stove and lower to medium heat. Add a drizzle more of olive oil, followed by the garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, for 1 ½ minutes, until just turning golden. Add in the spinach and briefly stir-fry just until wilted.
  9. 9
    Top the yogurt and chickpeas with the spinach and garlic. Finish with Pickled Onions or sauerkraut, if using. Serve bread/grains on the side.

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