Spanish Cuisine

Garbanzos con Espinacas

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The Andalusian chickpea and spinach stew, costed to the penny. Tinned chickpeas and cheap spinach make a spiced, filling supper for a handful of pennies.

Prep 10 mins
Cook 25 mins
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Per serving £1.54

Approx £6.17 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours

S by Steven Tobin · Published 6 Jul 2026
Garbanzos con Espinacas

The recipe

Instructions

  1. 1
    Soften the chopped onion in the olive oil over a medium heat for 6-7 minutes until translucent.
  2. 2
    Add the garlic, cumin, paprika and tomato puree and cook for a minute until aromatic.
  3. 3
    Stir in the chopped tomatoes, drained chickpeas, crumbled stock cube and 200ml water, then simmer for 12-15 minutes.
  4. 4
    Add the spinach in handfuls and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes.
  5. 5
    Mash a few chickpeas to thicken, season well and serve warm.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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