Borani Esfenaj - Persian Spinach and Yogurt Dip
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Borani Esfenaj - Persian Spinach and Yogurt Dip
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Borani Esfenaj is a classic Persian spinach yogurt dip that's usually served with bread. With a lot of spinach and garlic, this delicious dip is something you don't want to miss!
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Ingredients
- 6 cup baby spinach
- 2 cloves garlic Minced
- 2 1/2 cups plain greek yogurt
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a pan on medium heat. (No oil needed)
- Place baby spinach in the pan, lower the heat and wait so that the spinach starts wilting.
- Once the spinach is wilted, add in mined garlic and stir. Cook for 5 minutes over medium heat or until the excess water is evaporated.
- Mix the yogurt, spinach and garlic in a bowl.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve with toasted Iranian bread, naan, toasted bread or pita chips.
Notes
- 6 cups of spinach might seem a lot but spinach wilts as it cooks so be generous with spinach.
- Get the firmest yogurt you can find. Runny yogurt is not suitable for this dip. A combination of half sour cream and half Greek yogurt would work great, too.
- It's important to use freshly minced garlic in this spinach yogurt dip as it gives way more flavor than garlic powder or pre-minced garlic.
- About the spinach stems, it's up to you to remove them or not. If using baby spinach, I usually don't remove them because they're very tender and have a lot of flavor.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
86kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
6mg
(2%)
Sodium
81mg
(3%)
Potassium
427mg
(12%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
4220IU
(84%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
185mg
(19%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 86 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 86kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 81mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 427mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 4220IU | 84% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 185mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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