Mediterranean Espinacas con Garbanzos (Spinach with Garbanzo Beans)

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This recipe can be eaten as a side dish or as a light meal. It's great with a grilled pork chop and some crusty bread. Its origins date back to North African cultures and is one of the very popular choices of tapas in Seville's bars.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon and 1-1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 3/4 onion, diced
• 1-1/2 (10 ounce) boxes frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained well
• 1-1/2 (12 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained
• 3/4 teaspoon cumin
• 3/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Cook the garlic and onion in the oil until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the spinach, garbanzo beans, cumin, and salt. Use your stirring spoon to lightly mash the beans as the mixture cooks. Allow to cook until thoroughly heated.