Sauteed Spinach Recipe (Turkish Style)

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Sauteed Spinach Recipe (Turkish Style)

This is the best way to make sauteed spinach! This Turkish style spinach recipe is ready in 30 minutes and is so flavorful. Topped with yogurt sauce and spiced butter, this sauteed spinach recipe results in a tasty appetizer or side dish.

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Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp tomato paste
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 lb spinach

Yogurt sauce

  • 1 cup yogurt
  • 1 clove garlic grated
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried mint

Topping

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp Aleppo pepper
  • 2 tbsp chopped walnut
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Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté the onion until golden and translucent. This would take 5 to 10 minutes.
  2. Add in the garlic and the tomato paste. Stir to combine and add the salt and pepper.
  3. Add in the spinach and cook over medium heat until the spinach is cooked and wilted, about 10 minutes.
  4. To make the yogurt sauce, mix the yogurt with the grated garlic, salt, pepper and dried mint.
  5. Melt the butter in a small pan over medium heat. Once melted, add in the Aleppo pepper and give it a good stir. Add in the walnuts and cook for a minute or two.
  6. Transfer the sauteed spinach to a serving plate. Top with the yogurt sauce and spiced butter.

Notes

  • If using regular spinach, chop them a bit so the leaves are a bit smaller. 
  • You can use whole milk or low-fat yogurt to make the sauce. Non-dairy yogurt would also work as long as it's not flavored. 
  • Find dried mint at Mediterranean or Middle Eastern shops or online. 
  • You can serve sauteed spinach warm or at room temperature. 
  • Store the leftovers in an airtight container (remove the yogurt sauce if possible) and refrigerate for up to 3 days. You can reheat the dish using a microwave or a pan over medium heat. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 233kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 23mg (8%) Sodium 791mg (33%) Potassium 867mg (25%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 11501IU (230%) Vitamin C 36mg (40%) Calcium 217mg (22%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 233 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 233kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 791mg 33%
Potassium 867mg 18%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 11501IU 230%
Vitamin C 36mg 40%
Calcium 217mg 22%
Iron 4mg 22%

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

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