Name: Creamy Spinach and Chickpeas
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil; 2 large shallots, thinly sliced; 1 10-oz. package frozen spinach, thawed, drained; 1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour; Kosher salt; ¾ cup heavy cream, divided; 1 15-oz. can chickpeas, rinsed; ¼ cup harissa paste (preferably New York Shuk); ½ cup giardiniera, coarsely chopped, or sliced pickled cherry peppers; ¼ cup sliced pickled cherry peppers; ½ cup store-bought fried shallots; Warm flatbread and lemon wedges (for serving)

Photograph by Emma Fishman, food styling by Micah Morton

Frozen greens are a meal-prep miracle—not only are they space-saving, they’re also infinitely more convenient than a large bunch of the fresh stuff. Here frozen spinach simmered in cream becomes a plush canvas for spiced chickpeas, fried shallots, and, for added punch, pickled peppers. —Shilpa Uskokovic, food editor

What you’ll need

Large Skillet
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Glass Measuring Cup
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Small Saucepan
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Can Opener
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