Saharan Spiced Chickpea And Spinach Salad
This Saharan Spiced Chickpea and Spinach Salad is a flavorful and nutritious dish that reflects the vibrant flavors of Western Saharan cuisine. The combination of warm spices, hearty chickpeas, and fresh spinach creates a satisfying salad that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish.
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped roasted red bell peppers
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the ground cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chickpeas and spice mixture, and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chickpeas are lightly browned and crispy.
- In a large bowl, combine the spinach, cilantro, red onion, and roasted red bell peppers.
- Add the cooked chickpeas to the bowl and toss to combine.
- Drizzle the salad with lemon juice and toss again to coat.
- Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese, if desired, before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 10 minutes
- Total time:
- 25 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Protein
- 10g
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Fiber
- 8g
- Fat
- 10g
Supplies
Large skillet Small bowl Large mixing bowl
Tools
Cutting board Knife Spatula
Serving suggestions
Serve the Saharan Spiced Chickpea and Spinach Salad as a light lunch or as a side dish with grilled chicken or fish. It pairs well with a refreshing cucumber and tomato salad.
Tips & tricks
For extra crunch, you can add a handful of toasted pine nuts or almonds to the salad before serving.
Cost
$10