Artificial Food Coloring Free Indian Chickpea Saag

Total time50 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time35 min

Artificial Food Coloring Free Indian Chickpea Saag

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Ingredients

4 servings

3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Private Selection Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Bertolli Extra Virgin D'Italiia Olive Oil 16.9oz
Extra Virgin Olive Oil FIELD DAY OLIVE OIL EXTRA VIRGIN Olitalia Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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1 large yellow onion, finely diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
½ tsp garam masala
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
½ cup water
10 oz fresh baby spinach
½ tsp salt, plus more to taste
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
¼ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Heat the olive oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 7–8 minutes.
2
Add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Watch closely so the garlic does not brown.

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