SPINACH WITH TAHINI

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Provided by Melissa Roberts-Matar

Categories     Blender     Vegetable     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Spinach     Summer     Vegan     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 medium garlic clove, chopped
3 tablespoons well-stirred tahini (Middle Eastern sesame paste)
1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup water
15 oz loosely packed baby spinach (24 cups)
2 teaspoons sesame seeds (optional), toasted

Steps:

  • Blend together garlic, tahini, lemon juice, salt, and 1/4 cup water in a blender until smooth.
  • Bring remaining 1/2 cup water to a simmer in a 12-inch skillet over moderately high heat.
  • Add spinach in handfuls, tossing with tongs, and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes.
  • Drain spinach in a large sieve set over a bowl, pressing to extract any excess liquid.
  • Discard liquid and wipe bowl dry, then stir together spinach and tahini mixture in bowl. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

rita saluani
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. It's healthy, delicious, and easy to make.


Sphumelele Sithole
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I'm not a fan of tahini, but I still enjoyed this dish. The spinach was cooked perfectly and the lemon added a nice brightness.


Adalyn Williams
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party. Everyone loved the creamy texture and the tangy flavor of the lemon.


Nhlakanipho Mkhize
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook spinach, and this dish is a keeper. It's easy to make and the flavors are amazing.


Tif Asuman
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover spinach. It's also a healthy and delicious side dish.


Ann Haron
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I loved the simplicity of this dish. It's a great way to showcase the natural flavor of spinach.


Falak Tahir
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more garlic and lemon.


Hamode Al Azam
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I followed the recipe and it turned out great! The spinach was cooked perfectly and the tahini sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it with pita bread and it was a hit.


Gadi's Momma
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This dish was easy to make and packed with flavor. I loved the combination of spinach, tahini, and lemon. It's a great way to get your daily dose of greens.


Ashal RaZa
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I'm not a huge fan of spinach, but this dish changed my mind. The tahini and lemon added a richness and brightness that really elevated the spinach. I'll definitely be making this again.


Md Mahfuj Alom
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This spinach with tahini dish was a delightful surprise! The flavors of the spinach, tahini, and lemon blended perfectly, creating a creamy and flavorful dish. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly.