Best 2 Ispanak Kavurma Turkish Spinach Recipes

Are you searching for an easy and delectable dish to prepare for your next meal? Look no further than Ispanak Kavurma, a classic Turkish spinach dish that combines tender spinach, aromatic onions, and flavorful spices to create a symphony of flavors. This hearty and versatile dish can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and it's also a great way to incorporate more leafy greens into your diet.

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ISPANAK KAVURMA (TURKISH SPINACH)

Ispanak Kavurma (Turkish Spinach) image

Courtesy of turkishcookbook.com with only a couple adjustments. I don't usually boil spinach (truthfully?: never) but boiled spinach can be beautiful...

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories Spinach

Time 25m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

17 ounces fresh baby spinach leaves, rinsed well if necessary and drained
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 small roma tomatoes, pureed (or any similar tomato-fresh or canned)
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg (reduced from one half teaspoon)
4 tablespoons water (or beef or chicken broth)
salt and pepper, to taste
1 garlic clove, peeled
1/2 cup plain yogurt, drained
salt
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (paprika, cayenne, for ex. I used half of each)

Steps:

Sauce: Smash the garlic clove with a little bit of salt and combine with the plain yogurt. Set aside.
In a pot boil the spinach for 3 1/2-4 minutes, drain. Squeeze as much water out of the spinach that you can then chop it on a cutting board. I used the sides of the colander to "chop" the spinach with the back of a wide spoon.
Saute the onion in a medium sized pot with olive oil and salt until the onions are lightly browned. (Tip: cut down on dishes: use the same pot that was used to boil the spinach.).
Add the spinach, crushed tomatoes, nutmeg, broth and salt and pepper, to taste. Cook for about 5 minutes over medium-low heat. Turn the heat off. Allow mixture to cool down for a few minutes.
Arrange spinach on a platter. Place the yogurt sauce on top.
Garnish: heat up the olive oil in a small pan, add in the red pepper and then turn the heat off being careful not to burn!
Drizzle the infused red pepper over the yogurt sauce.

TURKISH SPINACH

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Make and share this Turkish Spinach recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Nye McClelland

Categories Rice

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
4 fresh diced tomatoes
1 freshly squeezed lemon
2 -3 crushed garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
pepper
2 bunches fresh spinach (washed extremely well and chopped)
1/2 cup rice
1/4 cup water

Steps:

Rinse and wash spinach very well to get all the silt off (I use all the spinach including the roots), it takes about 4-5 washes.
In a large pot heat oil, add onions and saute until soft.
Add all the ingredients in sequence and bring to a boil.
Reduce to low heat and cook until the rice is cooked.
Eat as is or add a couple of tbsp of Garlic-Yogurt sauce and enjoy!
Garlic-Yogurt Sauce: 1 cup of plain yogurt 2-4 minced garlic (depending on how much garlic you prefer) salt to taste Method: Combine all the ingredients and serve over your meal.

Tips:

To save time, use pre-washed and chopped spinach.
If you don't have a non-stick pan, use a regular pan and add a little extra oil.
Don't overcrowd the pan with spinach, or it will steam instead of sauté.
Add the spinach in batches, and stir constantly to prevent it from sticking.
Cook the spinach until it is just wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
If you like, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a squeeze of lemon juice to the spinach before serving.
Ispanak kavurma can be served as a side dish or as a main course with rice or bread.

Conclusion:

Ispanak kavurma is a delicious and healthy Turkish dish that is easy to make. It is a great way to use up fresh spinach, and it can be served as a side dish or as a main course. With its simple ingredients and quick cooking time, ispanak kavurma is a perfect weeknight meal.