ISPANAK KAVURMA (TURKISH SPINACH)

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Courtesy of turkishcookbook.com with only a couple adjustments. I don't usually boil spinach (truthfully?: never) but boiled spinach can be beautiful...

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Spinach

Time 25m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

17 ounces fresh baby spinach leaves, rinsed well if necessary and drained
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 small roma tomatoes, pureed (or any similar tomato-fresh or canned)
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg (reduced from one half teaspoon)
4 tablespoons water (or beef or chicken broth)
salt and pepper, to taste
1 garlic clove, peeled
1/2 cup plain yogurt, drained
salt
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (paprika, cayenne, for ex. I used half of each)

Steps:

  • Sauce: Smash the garlic clove with a little bit of salt and combine with the plain yogurt. Set aside.
  • In a pot boil the spinach for 3 1/2-4 minutes, drain. Squeeze as much water out of the spinach that you can then chop it on a cutting board. I used the sides of the colander to "chop" the spinach with the back of a wide spoon.
  • Saute the onion in a medium sized pot with olive oil and salt until the onions are lightly browned. (Tip: cut down on dishes: use the same pot that was used to boil the spinach.).
  • Add the spinach, crushed tomatoes, nutmeg, broth and salt and pepper, to taste. Cook for about 5 minutes over medium-low heat. Turn the heat off. Allow mixture to cool down for a few minutes.
  • Arrange spinach on a platter. Place the yogurt sauce on top.
  • Garnish: heat up the olive oil in a small pan, add in the red pepper and then turn the heat off being careful not to burn!
  • Drizzle the infused red pepper over the yogurt sauce.

Dua Farooq
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover spinach. It's also a very healthy dish.


Minah Bixa
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Compassion Ozioma
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe! It's now one of my favorites.


Tharushi Wijerathne
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This dish was so easy to make and it turned out so flavorful! I loved the combination of spinach and tomatoes.


Jamal Dawar
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making this dish again and again.


Leroy Lyles
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Sabbir Mia
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This dish was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the flavors and the spinach was cooked perfectly.


Admond Clifton
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This recipe was super easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The spinach was cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful.


Clinton Edward
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I'm not usually a fan of spinach, but this dish was amazing! The spinach was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and delicious.


Nishan mahmud
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This ispanak kavurma was absolutely delicious! The flavors were so well-balanced and the spinach was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.