Turkish · beginner
Turkish Tomato And Garlic Braised Spinach With Chickpeas
Fresh spinach leaves and hearty chickpeas braised in a savory garlic and tomato broth, served warm topped with cool garlic-infused yogurt.
- PREP TIME
- 15 min
- COOK TIME
- 20 min
- SERVES
- 4
LET’S MAKE IT
Step by step
- 01
Heat olive oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
- 02
Add chopped onion and two-thirds of the minced garlic, sautéing for 4 minutes until translucent.
- 03
Stir in tomato paste and pul biber pepper flakes, cooking for 1 minute to release aromatic oils.
- 04
Add drained chickpeas and coarsely chopped spinach in batches, tossing gently until leaves begin wilting.
- 05
Cover pan with lid, reduce heat to low, and cook for 10 minutes until spinach is fully cooked and tender.
- 06
In a small bowl, whisk remaining raw minced garlic into plain yogurt, and serve warm spinach dish topped with spoonfuls of garlic yogurt.
A LITTLE KITCHEN KNOW-HOW
Hot-Cold Layering
Pairing warm braised vegetables with cold garlic-infused yogurt creates contrast in temperature and creamy mouthfeel.
Notes from the kitchen
- Gradually add spinach in batches as it wilts down to fit comfortably in your pan.
- Serve warm or at room temperature, as is traditional for Turkish olive oil vegetable dishes.
- Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Turkish; regional versions vary.
- Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.
