Spinach And Chickpeas With Bacon - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 slices thick-cut bacon
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed
1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
8 cups Baby Spinach, any tough stems discarded
1 garlic clove, minced
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Preparation

Cut bacon crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces and cook in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until browned; leave bacon in skillet and spoon off all but 1 tablespoon fat.
Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, chickpeas, and red pepper flakes; saute over high heat, stirring occasionally, until chickpeas begin to brown (3-4 minutes).
Stir in spinach and garlic and saute', stirring, until spinach is wilted.
Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with remaining tablespoon oil.