Garbanzos a la Diabla (Devilled Chickpeas with Greens)
Chickpeas and spinach simmered in fiery devil sauce, spooned over zesty cilantro lime rice for an easy vegan supper.
Made with Cilantro lime rice and Salsa a la diabla. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time30 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.52 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a deep frying pan over a medium heat. Soften the onion for 5 minutes, add the garlic for 1 minute.
6 min - 2
Add your ready made salsa a la diabla (see the base recipe), the chickpeas and 100 ml water. Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until the sauce clings.
9 min - 3
Reheat your ready made cilantro lime rice (see the base recipe) in a covered pan with a splash of water until steaming hot all the way through.
- 4
Stir the spinach into the chickpeas a handful at a time until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- 5
Add the lime juice, taste for salt and spoon over the rice.
Tips
- Mash a few chickpeas against the side of the pan to thicken the sauce naturally.
- Rinse tinned chickpeas well, it removes the tinny liquid.
- Add a spoon of tomato purée if the sauce tastes too sharp.
- Top with sliced avocado to cool the heat.
Storing and freezing
Cool within 1 hour and keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freeze the chickpeas in sauce for up to 3 months. Reheat until steaming hot all the way through, and reheat rice only once.
Questions
Can I use dried chickpeas?
Yes. Soak and cook 200 g dried chickpeas until tender, which gives about 480 g cooked, or use two tins.
Can I use kale instead of spinach?
Yes. Add chopped kale 5 minutes before the end, as it takes longer to soften.
Is it filling enough for a meal?
Served over rice it is a satisfying vegan dinner. Add a fried egg or crumbled feta if you are not vegan.
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GFDFEFDouble check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.