SPINACH AND GROUNDNUTS (PEANUTS - EASTERN AFRICA)

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This is from "Best of African Regional Cooking". It's simple but great. I didn't drain the spinach after cooking; just used it with a small amount of water in the last step

Provided by Debbie R.

Categories     Spinach

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and drained
1 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon oil
1/4 cup chopped unsalted peanuts

Steps:

  • Cook spinach in 1 T. water until tender.
  • Meanwhile, fry onions in oil until golden.
  • Add onions to spinach with peanuts and 2 T. water. Mix well. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer several minutes to blend flavors.
  • NOTE: This would work w/other greens too: pumpkin, bean, sweet potato and casava leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 60.4, Carbohydrate 9, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 2.2, Protein 4.7

Zain Armani
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I love the simplicity of this dish. It's a great way to enjoy fresh spinach and groundnuts.


Sochi Daniel
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This is one of my favorite recipes from AliceRecipes.com. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Keder Werke
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I'm allergic to peanuts, so I used sunflower seeds instead. The dish still turned out great!


XxOscar MargoxX
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover spinach. I also like to add some chopped tomatoes and onions to the dish for extra flavor.


Dashawn Weston
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Amanat Joyia
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This is a great recipe for those who are looking for a healthy and flavorful African dish. The spinach and groundnuts are a good source of nutrients, and the spices add a nice kick.


Brandon Trokanski
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I'm not sure what I was expecting, but this dish definitely exceeded my expectations. The spinach and groundnuts are a great combination, and the spices really bring it all together.


Benji Alderman
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This is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. I love the combination of spinach and groundnuts, and the spices add a nice touch of flavor.


Maham Zaib
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Zafar Jagrani
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This dish is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. The spinach is packed with nutrients, and the groundnuts are a good source of protein and healthy fats.


Donali Gaming
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I'm always looking for new and exciting African recipes to try, and this one definitely fits the bill. The combination of spinach and groundnuts is unique and flavorful, and the spices add a nice kick.


Ken Thomas
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I made this dish for dinner last night and it was a big hit! My husband and kids loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Ashan Pradham
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This is one of my favorite African dishes. It's simple to make and always a hit with my family and friends.


Chloe Jones
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but this dish was surprisingly good. The groundnuts really helped to balance out the flavor of the spinach, and the spices added a nice depth of flavor.


Amina Amina
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This spinach and groundnuts dish is a delicious and healthy meal that's easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The spinach was tender and flavorful, and the groundnuts added a nice crunch and nutty flavor.