MIDDLE EASTERN SPINACH WITH SPICES AND YOGURT
This is a wonderful way to eat your spinach. You find variations of the dish from Turkey through the Middle East. I love the subtle spices and the cool yogurt spooned over the hot spinach.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Time 30m
Yield Serves 3
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat a small dry skillet over medium heat and add the clove, allspice berries, and coriander seeds or cumin seeds. Heat, shaking the pan, until the spices begin to smell toasty, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and allow to cool for a few minutes, then grind in a spice mill. Add the cinnamon, and set aside.
- In a mortar and pestle, mash the garlic with 1/4 teaspoon salt to a paste, and stir into the yogurt. Set aside.
- Place the baby spinach in a bowl and pour on boiling water to cover. Let sit for a couple of minutes, then drain, rinse with cold water, squeeze out excess water, and chop coarsely.
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a wide, heavy skillet and add the pine nuts. Cook, stirring, until they begin color (2 to 3 minutes), then remove from the oil with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add the spices to the oil. When they begin to sizzle, cook for about 30 seconds and add the spinach, toasted pine nuts, and salt and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring, until the spinach is heated through and coated with the oil and spices, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish and spoon the yogurt over the top. This is very nice served with Arabic bread.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 174, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 510 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Gomex Flex
flex.g@hotmail.co.ukThis recipe is a must-try!
Dottie Robles
r-dottie@hotmail.com5 stars!
Nsengimana Daniel
ndaniel@yahoo.comThis is a keeper!
Tracy Cummings
tracy-cummings@hotmail.frI'll definitely be making this again.
Aisha Chester
ca@yahoo.comDelicious!
Basit Glass
basitg51@gmail.comThis was a great recipe! The spinach was cooked perfectly and the spices were delicious. The yogurt sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.
obaydul hossain
obaydulh@yahoo.comThis dish was easy to make and very flavorful. The spinach was cooked perfectly and the spices were well-balanced. The yogurt sauce was a great addition that added a bit of tang. I would definitely make this again.
Thomas Kitchens
thomas.kitchens44@gmail.comThis was a delicious and healthy recipe. The spinach was cooked perfectly and the spices were flavorful. The yogurt sauce was a nice addition that added a bit of tang. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Godfred Yeboah
godfred_yeboah67@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of spinach, but I really enjoyed this dish. The spices were perfectly balanced and the yogurt sauce was a great addition. I would definitely make this again.
Md Ovl
o_md@hotmail.comThis is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The spinach is cooked perfectly and the spices are flavorful. The yogurt sauce is a nice addition that adds a bit of tang. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Arthur Mcmanaway
m.a67@gmail.comI made this dish for dinner last night and it was a big hit with my family. The spinach was cooked perfectly and the spices were delicious. The yogurt sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.
fk kinu
f.k@gmail.comThis dish was easy to make and tasted great. The yogurt sauce was especially good. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
selvia mousa
s20@gmail.comThis was a delicious and easy recipe to follow. I used fresh spinach from my garden and the dish turned out great. The spices were flavorful and the yogurt sauce was a perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.
Yusf_ F4
yusf_19@hotmail.frI've tried many spinach recipes, but this one is by far the best. The yogurt sauce is amazing and really takes the dish to the next level. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Javier Garcia
g_j@hotmail.frThis dish was a hit! I made it for a dinner party and everyone loved it. The spices were perfectly balanced and the yogurt sauce added a lovely tang. I'll definitely be making this again.