Easy Indian Creamed Spinach

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    156 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Indian

Easy Indian Creamed Spinach

This Easy Indian Creamed Spinach is reminiscent of the popular spinach dish (Saag/Palak) served at Indian restaurants. This version is incredibly fresh, easy, and scrumptious!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 cup half & half cream
  • 3 TB flour
  • 3 TB salted butter
  • Half of an onion finely diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 TB ginger peeled and finely grated
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp ground coriander
  • ½ tsp chili powder more or less, depending on desired level of heat
  • 16 oz fresh baby spinach leaves roughly chopped
  • Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 medium tomato seeded and diced
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Instructions

  1. In a bowl, whisk together the half & half cream with flour until well combined; set aside.
  2. In a heavy, deep saucepan, melt butter over medium low heat. Add the onion and cook 2-3 minutes or until soft. Add garlic and ginger and cook until softened, stirring frequently, 3-5 minutes.
  3. Add the cumin, coriander, and chili powder and cook, stirring frequently, 30 seconds. Add the spinach and cook over medium-low heat until soft and most of the excess liquid has evaporated, stirring occasionally, 3-5 minutes. If the spinach starts to get dry, add a little bit of water.
  4. Add back the cream/flour mixture and fold in with spinach until well combined and thickened to desired consistency (it will continue to thicken as it cools.)
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Gently fold in diced tomatoes. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • If creamed spinach thickens too much, add a bit of milk or broth for desired consistency. 
  • Creamed Spinach is delicious served hot, with naan bread. Leftovers can be kept in airtight container and chilled for a day or two. Reheat in microwave or stovetop just until warmed through.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 156kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 29mg (10%) Sodium 189mg (8%) Potassium 567mg (16%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 7631IU (153%) Vitamin C 26mg (29%) Calcium 143mg (14%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 156 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 156kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 29mg 10%
Sodium 189mg 8%
Potassium 567mg 12%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 7631IU 153%
Vitamin C 26mg 29%
Calcium 143mg 14%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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