Creamy Spinach and Chickpeas with Manchego Cheese - Easy one-pot recipe! 🇪🇸
Unlock next-level comfort food with this creamy, delicious recipe: Creamy Spinach and Chickpeas with Manchego Cheese. It’s a variation of a traditional Spanish recipe called Espinacas con Garbanzos which uses a few basic ingredients (chickpeas, spinach, smoked paprika) to make a hearty, nutritious, recipe that’s full of warm, smoky flavors.
Equipment
- Large pot with lid
- Chef Knife
- Cooking tongs
- Wooden Cutting Board
- Box Grater
- Garlic Press (optional)
Ingredients
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 onion finely diced
- 8 garlic cloves minced
- 3 ripe tomatoes grated and skin removed
- 1 tsp Spanish La Vera Smoked Paprika plus more for dusting
- 1 tsp Ground Cumin
- 1 tsp Jerez Sherry Vinegar
- 17 fl oz. 500ml Heavy Cream
- 15 oz. 400 g canned chickpeas
- 10 oz. 300g frozen spinach (thawed, keep the liquid)
- A small handful of grated Manchego cheese we used Queso curado en Romero Oveja 😍🇪🇸
- salt & black pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1 - Prep & Sauté Veg
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, add a splash of olive oil and the onion. Sauté for around 5 minutes or until the onion is golden, then add the garlic and cook until fragrant.Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1 onion, 8 garlic cloves
- Add the grated tomatoes with juice and stir through.3 ripe tomatoes
Step 2 - Add Seasoning and Spinach
- Season with 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp cumin, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper.1 tsp Spanish La Vera Smoked Paprika, 1 tsp Ground Cumin, salt & black pepper
- Reduce heat to medium and leave to simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the thawed Spinach and juice and stir through. Continue to simmer for another 2-3 minutes (be sure to break up the frozen-thawed spinach as you go). Add a splash of Jerez Sherry vinegar1 tsp Jerez Sherry Vinegar, 10 oz. 300g frozen spinach (thawed, keep the liquid)
Step 3 - Add cream and chickpeas
- Add the cream and stir through. Bring to a light simmer and leave for around 5 minutes.17 fl oz.
- Check the seasoning and add more salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the chickpeas and stir through. Leave to simmer for another 5-10 minutes (See chickpea cooking tips below for more info on cooking time).15 oz. 400 g canned chickpeas
Step 4 - Add Manchego cheese
- Remove from the heat and grate some cheese while the stew cools slightly.
- Add a small handful of grated cheese right before serving.A small handful of grated Manchego cheese
Step 5 - Garnish and Serve
- To serve, ladle into bowls and sprinkle with a little smoked paprika, and a few thin wedges of Manchego cheese.