About the Recipe
Warm, savory, and deeply nourishing, MillionDollarDelia Sautéed Chickpeas with Golden Masala Spinach transforms simple pantry staples into a rich, healing meal. Chickpeas are gently crisped, then folded into a light almond–miso sauce infused with turmeric and garam masala, finished with tender spinach for a comforting dish that feels indulgent but supports energy, digestion, and balance.
Ingredients
🌿 Ingredients
2 cups cooked chickpeas, drained & patted dry
2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp turmeric
½ tsp garam masala
¼ tsp sea salt (adjust to taste)
2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
1 Tbsp almond flour
½–¾ cup miso broth (warm; light miso preferred)
Optional: pinch black pepper or cayenne
Finish: squeeze lemon or drizzle olive oil
Preparation
🍳 Instructions
Sauté + brown
Heat olive oil in a wide skillet over medium heat. Add chickpeas in a single layer; let brown 2–3 minutes undisturbed.
Bloom spices
Stir, add garlic, turmeric, and garam masala. Cook 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
Build the sauce
Sprinkle almond flour over chickpeas, stir to coat, then slowly pour in warm miso broth while stirring. Simmer 2–3 minutes to lightly thicken.
Wilt spinach
Add chopped spinach; fold gently until just wilted and glossy.
Finish + adjust
Taste for salt/heat. Add lemon or olive oil to brighten.
✨ Million Dollar Notes
Almond flour creates a silky, dairy-free sauce
Miso broth adds umami + minerals without heaviness
Turmeric + garam masala = anti-inflammatory warmth
Perfect over rice, quinoa, in a pita, or spooned onto hummus as a luxe topping.