The sweet allure of Spain's smoky spices brings comfort food to life in this autumnal delight. When it comes to nourishing dishes like Spain's beloved spinach and chickpeas, the humble pumpkin takes center stage. Pimentón de la vera, a staple from the New World that Spain adopted as its own, imbues this recipe with soul.
The gentle sweetness of roasted pumpkins adds an autumnal charm to the simple yet satisfying spinach and chickpeas. By combining these ingredients, chef José Pizarro creates a dish that has been delighting diners at his London restaurant Lolo for months. This recipe is easy to follow: chop the pumpkin into large cubes, toss it with olive oil, pimentón, and cumin seeds, and roast in the oven until golden and caramelized.
While the pumpkins are doing their magic, heat some oil in a pan and cook garlic until aromatic. Add baby spinach and let it wilt before removing excess moisture. Then, combine the roasted pumpkin and chickpeas with the spinach mixture, and season to taste. Serve hot or at room temperature for a light lunch or as a side dish.
This recipe brings the warmth of Spain's pimentón into every bite, infusing comfort food with soul. With just ten minutes of prep time and fifty minutes in the oven, it's an easy addition to any meal. Chef Pizarro's creation is perfect for those looking to warm up on a chilly autumn day or seeking new flavors to spice up their usual routine.
The gentle sweetness of roasted pumpkins adds an autumnal charm to the simple yet satisfying spinach and chickpeas. By combining these ingredients, chef José Pizarro creates a dish that has been delighting diners at his London restaurant Lolo for months. This recipe is easy to follow: chop the pumpkin into large cubes, toss it with olive oil, pimentón, and cumin seeds, and roast in the oven until golden and caramelized.
While the pumpkins are doing their magic, heat some oil in a pan and cook garlic until aromatic. Add baby spinach and let it wilt before removing excess moisture. Then, combine the roasted pumpkin and chickpeas with the spinach mixture, and season to taste. Serve hot or at room temperature for a light lunch or as a side dish.
This recipe brings the warmth of Spain's pimentón into every bite, infusing comfort food with soul. With just ten minutes of prep time and fifty minutes in the oven, it's an easy addition to any meal. Chef Pizarro's creation is perfect for those looking to warm up on a chilly autumn day or seeking new flavors to spice up their usual routine.
, 85% of customers who tried it said its been the highlight of their week! 
did some research and found out that pimentón sales have increased by 23% in the last year alone 
, guess you could say spain's smoky spices are the new black 
. also, pumpkin is a great source of vitamin A, with just one cup providing 200% of the daily value 
, so it's no wonder this dish has been trending on social media 
. and if u want to take it up a notch, chef jose pizarro himself says to use organic chickpeas for an extra burst of flavor 
. btw, i did a poll on my followers and 71% said they'd try this recipe out ASAP 
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. You know what would've been even better? My abuela used to make something similar when I was growing up in the States... she'd roast pumpkin and chickpeas together, just like that! And add a pinch of cumin seeds from her spice rack. It's amazing how chefs like José Pizarro can take classic flavors from their heritage and modernize them. Reminds me of the time my aunt took me to a tapas bar in Madrid when I was 16... we had the most incredible roasted pumpkin empanadas! Anyway, this recipe looks so easy to make, and the fact that it's got pimentón de la vera is just perfect. My grandma used to say that Spanish food always brings people together... and I think she was right 
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I mean, I love a good spinach and chickpea dish as much as the next person, but do we really need another way to roast pumpkin? It's just so... autumnal. Can't we have a break from the fall vibes for once? 
And pimentón de la vera? More like pimentón de the overrated crowd, am I right? 
Everyone and their mom is obsessed with that smoky spice, but can it even hold its own in this recipe? I'm not convinced... 
. I'm definitely going to give this recipe a try, maybe with some crusty bread on the side for dipping in that delicious sauce 
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... or something 
. Anyway, I'm definitely trying this out, especially since it's so easy peasy 
. The combo of spinach, chickpeas, and pumpkin sounds like a match made in heaven, and who doesn't love a good pimentón kick? 
. And this recipe looks super easy peasy, 10 minutes of prep time? That's like, what I do in one cup of coffee 
️! Chef José Pizarro is a genius for combining those two ingredients... can't wait to give it a try and see how it turns out 
. By the way, has anyone noticed how much of a difference small businesses can make in our communities? It's like they're the backbone of our society or something!
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