ETHIOPIAN SPICED COTTAGE CHEESE

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A unique blend of wilted greens and spiced cottage cheese makes for a complex and appealing appetizer.

Provided by Clark Brown

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) package cottage cheese
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon ground cardamom
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
1 green chile pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 pounds spinach leaves, cut into 2-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Mix cottage cheese, 1 clove of garlic, cardamom, and cloves thoroughly in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion, ginger, green chile pepper, and 2 cloves of garlic; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the spinach and cook until just wilted. Drain any excess liquid, and serve the spinach mixture over the seasoned cottage cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.4 calories, Carbohydrate 14.4 g, Cholesterol 32.1 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 21.1 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 675.8 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

Dintle Moeketsi
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This recipe was a great way to use up some leftover cottage cheese. The spices gave it a lot of flavor, and the texture was really creamy. I served it with some crackers and a side of fruit, and it was a quick and easy snack.


DEAD GAMER
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I'm not a big fan of cottage cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. The spices really elevated the flavor of the cheese, and the texture was perfect. I served it with some roasted vegetables and a side of rice, and it was a delicious and satisfying


Md shumon Khan
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but the flavors were still really good. I think I would use less berbere next time. Otherwise, it was a great recipe and I would definitely make it again.


Babu Clinton
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I love Ethiopian food, and this Spiced Cottage Cheese is one of my favorite dishes. The flavors are so complex and delicious, and the cheese is so creamy and flavorful. I always serve it with some injera bread and a side of lentils, and it's always a


Shirley Wood
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This recipe was so easy to follow, and the results were amazing. The cottage cheese was so flavorful and creamy, and the spices were perfectly balanced. I served it with some flatbread and a side of salad, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Ishfaq Sheikh
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I'm always looking for new and exciting vegetarian dishes, and this Ethiopian Spiced Cottage Cheese definitely fits the bill. The flavors are so unique and flavorful, and the cheese is so creamy and delicious. I served it with some roasted vegetables


MDSUMON CSAN
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This Ethiopian Spiced Cottage Cheese was an absolute delight! The flavors were incredibly complex and well-balanced, with just the right amount of heat. The texture was smooth and creamy, and the cheese held its shape perfectly. I served it with some