Pan-fried squid with spinach, red peppers and chickpeas

Pan-fried squid with spinach, red peppers and chickpeas

Chickpeas, spinach and red peppers are topped with squid to make a really quick meal or mezze dish ready in just 10 minutes.

Pan-fried squid with spinach, red peppers and chickpeas

You might also love our crispy squid with aioli.

  • Serves icon Serves 4
  • Time icon Hands-on time 10 min

Chickpeas, spinach and red peppers are topped with squid to make a really quick meal or mezze dish ready in just 10 minutes.

You might also love our crispy squid with aioli.

Nutrition: per serving

Calories
526kcals
Fat
28.8g (4.2g saturated)
Protein
34.5g
Carbohydrates
30.1g (5.6g sugars)
Fibre
9.8g
Salt
1.4g

Ingredients

  • 2 x 400g tins chickpeas
  • 200ml chicken stock
  • 5 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 150g baby spinach
  • 300g roasted red peppers from a jar
  • 4 small prepared squid
  • Flour for dusting
  • Juice ½ lemon
  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
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Method

  1. Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then put in a large pan with the stock. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, then drain and tip into a serving bowl.
  2. Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp of the olive oil in a frying pan. Thinly slice the garlic, then fry for 30 seconds over a medium heat. Add the spinach to the pan to wilt, stirring occasionally. Transfer to the bowl with the chickpeas. Slice the peppers and add to the bowl. Wipe the pan clean.
  3. Slice the squid into rings and lightly dust in seasoned flour. Heat the remaining 4 tbsp olive oil in the frying pan over a high heat. Fry the squid for 2-3 minutes, turning once, until golden. Meanwhile, whisk the lemon juice in a small bowl with the extra-virgin olive oil, season, then add to the chickpeas and toss to combine. Serve topped with the squid rings.

Nutrition

Nutrition: per serving
Calories
526kcals
Fat
28.8g (4.2g saturated)
Protein
34.5g
Carbohydrates
30.1g (5.6g sugars)
Fibre
9.8g
Salt
1.4g

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