ISPANAK KAVURMA (TURKISH SPINACH)

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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

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.

Cecelia Conner
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This ispanak kavurma is a great way to use up leftover spinach.


Asiimwe Levi
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I'm not a huge fan of spinach, but this ispanak kavurma is really good.


Richard Kiriki
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This ispanak kavurma is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Alessandro Tosi
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I love the way the garlic and lemon juice brighten up the flavor of the spinach.


Ayaat Amir
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This ispanak kavurma is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, flavorful, and satisfying.


Josh Harshman
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite in our house.


God'slove Nkechi
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This ispanak kavurma is a great dish to serve at a party or potluck.


Lana Axaladze
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I'm not sure what I was expecting, but this ispanak kavurma was even better than I imagined. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Olorunjuwon Godwin
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This ispanak kavurma is a great way to use up leftover spinach.


Daniel Tilbrooke
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I love that this dish is so versatile. You can serve it as a main course or a side dish.


sarah becca
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This ispanak kavurma is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also a delicious and satisfying meal.


Connor Hilditch
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I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to cook spinach, and this ispanak kavurma is definitely a winner. It's so easy to make and it's packed with flavor.


Purnima kumari Mandal khatbe
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This dish is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the way the spinach wilts down and the garlic and lemon juice add a nice brightness.


Dani Rasirin
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I've made this ispanak kavurma several times and it always turns out great. It's a crowd-pleaser.


Ivan Lopez
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also very healthy.


Nayem Shikder
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but this dish was really good. The garlic and lemon juice really brighten up the flavor.


Shamim Abbasi
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This is one of my favorite Turkish dishes. I love the combination of spinach and garlic.


Been Barsh
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I made this ispanak kavurma last night and it was a hit! My family loved it.


Angel Chaudhary
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This ispanak kavurma looks delicious! I'm definitely going to try it.