Tree Nut Free Indian Chickpea Saag
Total time50 min
Prep time15 min
Cook time35 min
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4 servings
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 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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