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Borani Esfenaj - Persian Spinach and Yogurt Dip

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!

Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 86 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Persian

Ingredients

  • 6 cup baby spinach
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced
  • 2 1/2 cups plain greek yogurt
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Heat a pan on medium heat. (No oil needed)
  2. Place baby spinach in the pan, lower the heat and wait so that the spinach starts wilting. 
  3. 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. 
  4. Mix the yogurt, spinach and garlic in a bowl.
  5. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  6. 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

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

% 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.