sauteed chickpeas with eggplant, tomato & spinach

Name: Sauteed Chickpeas with Eggplant, Tomato & Spinach
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients: 3 eggplants, cut into approx. 1" pieces; 4 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 4 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1/2 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated; 1 red chili, seeded and finely chopped; 2 teaspoon(s) cumin, ground; 2 teaspoon(s) coriander, ground; 2 can(s) chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 2 can(s) 14-oz diced tomatoes (can use whole tomatoes, chopped) do not drain; 1/2 cup(s) water; 1 pound(s) baby spinach leaves; salt and pepper to taste

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Updated on Jun 14, 2019

This is a perfect dish to serve with, or over, couscous. It's healthy with lots of warm spices and a bit of heat.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

3 eggplants, cut into approx. 1" pieces
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
1 red chili, seeded and finely chopped
2 teaspoons cumin, ground
2 teaspoons coriander, ground
2 cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 cans 14-oz diced tomatoes (can use whole tomatoes, chopped) do not drain
1/2 cup water
1 pound baby spinach leaves
salt and pepper to taste

How To Make sauteed chickpeas with eggplant, tomato & spinach

Step 1

Sprinkle the eggplant cubes with salt and allow them to drain the excess moisture in a colander. After the eggplant has drained for 1 hour, rinse the cubes well and dry them.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large non-stick frying pan and fry the eggplant in batches until the cubes are browned on the outside. Remove the eggplant and drain on paper towels.
Step 3

Add additional oil if needed and add the onion - cook until translucent and golden in color. Add the garlic, ginger and the chile.
Step 4

Add the cumin and coriander and allow the flavors to develop for about 30 seconds; then add the eggplant, chickpeas, tomatoes with their juice and the water. Simmer for approximately 15 minutes.
Step 5

Add the baby spinach and bring to a boil - cook just long enough for the spinach to wilt. Add additional water, if needed. Adjust seasonings and serve.
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