Best 9 Spinach Sauteed With Indian Spices Recipes

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Spinach sauteed with Indian spices is a flavorful and nutritious dish that is easy to prepare and packed with vitamins and minerals. This side dish is a popular choice in Indian cuisine and can be enjoyed as a standalone dish or as an accompaniment to other dishes such as rice, dal, or curry. The combination of spices and fresh spinach creates a vibrant and aromatic dish that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. With a handful of simple ingredients and a few easy steps, you can create a delicious and healthy spinach side dish that will add color and flavor to your next meal.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

SPINACH SAUTEED WITH INDIAN SPICES



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This side dish has all the flavors of traditional Indian cooking.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 large shallots, peeled and thinly sliced lengthwise
2 large cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
4 teaspoons julienned ginger
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
2 pounds fresh spinach, stems removed
2 teaspoons whole yellow mustard seeds
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a high straight-sided medium skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and the garlic, and cook until shallots are lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Stir in ginger, cumin, and turmeric, and cook for 30 seconds. Add spinach and mustard seeds; season with salt and pepper; cook, tossing until spinach is just wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from skillet, and serve immediately.

GARLIC SAUTEED SPINACH



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Dinner couldn't be simpler with Ina Garten's Garlic Sauteed Spinach recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network. It's an easy, go-to side dish for your table.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 pounds baby spinach leaves
2 tablespoons good olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped garlic (6 cloves)
2 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Lemon
Sea or kosher salt, optional

Steps:

  • Rinse the spinach well in cold water to make sure it's very clean. Spin it dry in a salad spinner, leaving just a little water clinging to the leaves.
  • In a very large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil and saute the garlic over medium heat for about 1 minute, but not until it's browned. Add all the spinach, the salt, and pepper to the pot, toss it with the garlic and oil, cover the pot, and cook it for 2 minutes. Uncover the pot, turn the heat on high, and cook the spinach for another minute, stirring with a wooden spoon, until all the spinach is wilted. Using a slotted spoon, lift the spinach to a serving bowl and top with the butter, a squeeze of lemon, and a sprinkling of sea or kosher salt. Serve hot.

SPICY SAUTéED SPINACH



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Provided by Alison Roman

Categories     Side     Sauté     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Spinach     Hot Pepper     Green Onion/Scallion     Chile Pepper     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter) or vegetable oil
1 bunch scallions, coarsely chopped
2 dried chiles de árbol or 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 teaspoons yellow mustard seeds
4 bunches flat-leaf spinach, stemmed, very coarsely chopped
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat ghee in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add scallions, chiles, garlic, and mustard seeds. Cook, stirring often, until garlic begins to brown and mustard seeds pop, about 1 minute. Add spinach to skillet by the handful, allowing it to wilt between additions. Cook, tossing often, until spinach is tender, 5-8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

QUICK AND EASY SAUTEED SPINACH



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Fresh spinach is cooked in olive oil with garlic salt and Parmesan cheese in this recipe.

Provided by Denee

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 (10 ounce) bag spinach leaves
1 ½ teaspoons garlic salt
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the spinach to the skillet and cover; allow to cook 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic salt and cover again for another 5 minutes; remove from heat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74.7 calories, Carbohydrate 3.1 g, Cholesterol 5.5 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 831.2 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

INDIAN-SPICED EGGS WITH SPINACH AND TURMERIC YOGURT



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In this quick meal, sautéed spinach flecked with ginger, chile and garam masala are paired with eggs and used to top toasted pitas spread with turmeric yogurt. The pitas were chosen for their uniform size, but naan or flatbread would work equally well; you want something sturdy to stand up to the moisture of the yogurt and spinach. An olive oil-fried egg tops this dish, but if you prefer poached have at it - that runny yolk is a key element.

Provided by Colu Henry

Categories     brunch, dinner, lunch, quick, weekday, weeknight, vegetables, main course

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
Kosher salt
4 (6- to 8-inch) round pitas
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 medium fresh chile, such as cayenne or Serrano, thinly sliced (or 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes)
1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala
1 pound baby spinach
4 large eggs
Black pepper
1 tablespoon roughly chopped cilantro (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Mix the yogurt and turmeric in a small bowl, season with salt and set aside. Toast the pitas on a sheet pan in the oven until they're warmed through and beginning to crisp, about 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the ginger, garlic and chile and cook until softened, about 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the garam masala and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds more. Begin adding in the spinach by the handful, tossing it frequently to encourage wilting. Gradually add more as it cooks down, about 6 to 8 minutes total. Season with salt.
  • While the spinach cooks, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Crack the eggs into the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the undersides are crispy and the yolk is still runny, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Spread the turmeric yogurt on the toasted pitas and top each with spinach and then a fried egg. Scatter cilantro over the top, if using, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 430, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 732 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SPINACH WITH INDIAN SPICES



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This is a wonderful accompaniment to a variety of curry main dishes. It was fairly simple to prepare. It will definitely become a regular at our house. The original recipe called for double the amount of spinach, but I only had 1 lb, and it turned out wonderfully. Other greens with stems removed may be substituted. Adapted from Cooks Illustrated.

Provided by Chandra M

Categories     Low Protein

Time 25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 small onion, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1/2 jalapeno chile, seeded and minced
2 teaspoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 lb fresh Baby Spinach, rinsed (do not dry)
salt & fresh ground pepper
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons brown sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large sauté pan. Add onion, cook until partially softened, about 1 minute.
  • Add next 5 ingredients; cook until onion softens and spices are fragrant, about 2 minutes longer.
  • Add wet greens, cover and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until greens completely wilt, but are still bright green, about 5 minutes.
  • Uncover, season to taste with salt and pepper. Cook over high heat until liquid evaporates, 2 to 3 minutes longer.
  • Add cream and brown sugar; cook uncovered, until cream thickens, about 2 minutes longer. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.5, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 40.8, Sodium 196.2, Carbohydrate 19.9, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 7.1, Protein 8

INDIAN SPINACH AND CHICKPEAS



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Provided by Dave Lieberman

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, diced
Salt and pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup whole milk plain yogurt
3/4 cup half-and-half
2 (10-ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion and saute until translucent. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add garlic and cook for another minute. Add spices and cook until fragrant. Add yogurt, half-and-half, thawed spinach with its liquid, and drained chickpeas. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until heated through.

SAUTEED SPINACH WITH INDIAN SPICES



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A fast dish to make, once the ingredients are in order. Adapted from a Martha Stewart Recipe published in 1996. Not too spicy, a nice side for Tandoori Chicken, but make sure the leaves are good and dry or it will turn out too wet.

Provided by zeldaz51

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons a neutral vegetable oil
1/2 red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
2 -3 large garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
4 teaspoons julienned ginger
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
2 lbs fresh spinach, stems removed
2 teaspoons whole brown mustard seeds
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a high straight-sided medium skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and the garlic, and cook until shallots are lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Stir in ginger, cumin, and turmeric, and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Add spinach and mustard seeds; season with salt and pepper; cook, tossing until spinach is just wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from skillet, and serve immediately.

CHICKEN AND SPINACH WITH INDIAN SPICES



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Our family loves Indian food, but many authentic Indian recipes are complicated and time-consuming, with a zillion ingredients and millions of steps. This recipe is simple and straightforward. While it may not be authentic, it satisfies our Indian cravings in a pinch! Serve over basmati rice with a side of naan.

Provided by Brenda F.

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 onions, diced
4 cloves garlic, peeled
2 tablespoons garam masala, or to taste
1 tablespoon paprika
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 (6 ounce) packages fresh spinach

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, add onions, and grate in garlic. Cook and stir until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir garam masala, paprika, and a bit more salt into the skillet. Stir in tomatoes and tomato paste. Add a couple handfuls of spinach; cook until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Repeat until all spinach is incorporated into the sauce. Cover and simmer until flavors combine, 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.7 calories, Carbohydrate 23.3 g, Cholesterol 58.5 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 8.5 g, Protein 30.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 604.3 mg, Sugar 9.1 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh spinach. If using frozen spinach, thaw it completely and squeeze out any excess water before using.
  • To save time, you can use pre-chopped onions and garlic.
  • If you don't have cumin seeds, you can use ground cumin instead. Use half the amount of ground cumin as you would cumin seeds.
  • If you like your food spicy, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red chili flakes to the spinach.
  • Serve the spinach immediately, or it will become soggy.

Conclusion:

Sautéed spinach with Indian spices is a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of main courses. It is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables, and it is also a good source of vitamins and minerals. If you are looking for a quick and easy way to add some flavor to your meals, give this recipe a try.

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