It was one of those obnoxiously gorgeous Mediterranean summer days in Barcelona when I parked myself at a tapas bar for a snack and a little people-watching. To supplement a couple of my favorites (patatas bravas and a plate of jamón ibérico), I ordered espinacas con garbanzos-- spinach with garbanzos-- a classic and ubiquitous Catalonian dish that is remarkably simple and delicious. <br /> <br />It can range from slightly soupy to almost sauce-less; this version is somewhere in between. I like just a hint of the smoked Spanish paprika to come through, so I use just a 1/4 teaspoon of it, but if you really like it, use more. While this dish works well as a side dish, I will sometimes toss it with pasta to make a meal of it. I make this whenever I want to transport myself back to Spain but am short an airline ticket.

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