Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is NOT safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
This recipe contains cheese and some of those who are lactose intolerant may be able to tolerate it.
Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.
"Never eat spinach just before going on the air."
-Dan Rather
There is everything good to be said for this dish. It is a traditional Indian recipe and you may have to search for the paneer cheese. It is, however, low in calories and sodium but still has a lot of flavor.
The extra step of blanching the spinach and then refreshing it in ice water isn't absolutely necessary, but makes for a much brighter and more appetizing color.
Servings: 4 | Serving size: about 2 cups
Cooking Time: 60 Minutes
This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
This recipes makes good leftovers.
Serve with Jasmine Rice or Jasmine Rice - Low Sodium Version or Brown Rice
4 quarts | water |
16 ounces | spinach |
ice water | |
2 tsp | olive oil |
2 cloves | garlic (minced) |
1 Tbsp | fresh ginger (minced) |
1 | jalapeno pepper (minced) |
1 tsp | ground cumin |
1 tsp | ground coriander |
1/2 tsp | turmeric |
1/2 tsp | paprika |
1 tsp | garam masala |
1 large | onion (finely diced) |
1 medium | tomato (finely chopped) |
1/2 tsp | salt |
8 ounces | paneer cheese (cut into 1/4 inch cubes) |
Place the water in a large skillet over medium high heat. When it is nearly boiling add 1/3 of the spinach.
Cook for about 2 minutes. Stir gently and frequently.
Remove the spinach to the ice water and repeat for the other two 1/3 of a pound batches.
When the ice is completely melted drain the spinach.
Place the spinach in a blender and puree gently until coarse.
Place the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
Add the garlic, ginger, jalapeno, cumin, turmeric, paprika and garam masala.
Cook for about 2 minutes. Stir frequently.
Add the onion and cook for about 5 minutes. Stir frequently.
Add the tomato and cook for about 5 minutes.
Add the salt, pureed spinach, and paneer. Stir and reduce the heat to low.
Cover and simmer for about 10 minutes.
Serve over brown or jasmine rice.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: about 2 cups
Servings: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 279 | Calories from Fat 125 |
% Daily Value |
Total Fat 13g | 19% |
Saturated Fat 6g | 26% |
Monounsaturated Fat 5g | |
Trans Fat 0g | |
Cholesterol 31mg | 10% |
Sodium 399mg | 16% |
Total Carbohydrates 19g | 4% |
Dietary Fiber 5g | 19% |
Sugars 8g | |
Protein 21g |
Vitamin A 224% | Vitamin C 80% |
Calcium 60% | Iron 20% |
Vitamin K 555 mcg | Potassium 1035 mg |
Magnesium 128 mg |