NPR was airing a series 'How Low Can You Go' on recession friendly meals for four for $10 or less from some notable chefs, I happened to catch this one on my way home from work a few weeks ago. It's a recipe from Jose Andres for garbanzo y spinaca. A simple dish of, well, garbanzo beans, spinach, paprika, and garlic. I threw in a few shrimp just for fun. I'm a big fan of simple rustic dishes with great flavor, and the price on this one couldn't be beat. When shopping at a local market in Palm Springs last week and came across dried garbanzos in the bulk aisle, this dish came to mind. It was pretty simple, cheap, and tasty. Leslie joined us and brought her $40 stew, equally delicious, but not quite as frugal. We had a great meal of hearty, peasant dishes and great company. Ironic that such a simple, budget-minded recipe came from Jose, who's new restaurant here in LA is known for emptying your wallet and leaving you hungry. Luckily, this dish did just the opposite.
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