SPINACH-YOGURT DIP WITH SIZZLED MINT
Our version of this dip (called borani esfanaaj in Iran) uses spinach, but it can be made with cooked beets or roasted eggplant, too.
Provided by Andy Baraghani
Categories Bon Appétit Appetizer Hors D'Oeuvre Spinach Dip Walnut Yogurt Mint Garlic
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Toast walnuts on a baking sheet, tossing once, until golden brown, 6-8 minutes. Let cool; finely crush with the side of a chef's knife.
- Place a medium skillet over medium heat and add 1/2 cup water. As soon as you see bubbles, add one-third of the spinach and cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the spinach is wilted, then add more. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until all the spinach is in the pan and wilted, 6-8 minutes. Transfer spinach to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking and lock in its bright green color. Drain and squeeze out excess liquid. Finely chop spinach and set aside.
- Wipe out skillet and heat 2 Tbsp. oil over medium. Cook onion, stirring occasionally, until soft but without taking on any color, 6-8 minutes. Add garlic and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until garlic is softened, 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl.
- Heat remaining 4 Tbsp. oil in a small skillet over medium. Once oil begins to shimmer, remove from heat and stir in dried mint. The oil will sizzle immediately and the mint will become fragrant. Transfer to a small bowl; season with salt.
- Combine yogurt, lemon juice, onion mixture, half of the walnuts, and reserved spinach in a medium bowl. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Scrape into a shallow serving bowl and use the back of a spoon to carve a few swirls into the dip. Top with remaining walnuts and spoon sizzled mint oil over.
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umar umaiza
[email protected]This dip is a great make-ahead appetizer. It's always a hit at parties.
Imtiyaz ansari
[email protected]I love the pop of color that the sizzled mint adds to this dip.
Md. Robiul
[email protected]This dip is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Saeeda Bano
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and healthy recipes. This dip fits the bill perfectly.
Nicolas Carmichael
[email protected]This dip is so versatile. I've served it with pita chips, vegetables, and crackers. It's always a hit.
Bethany elliff
[email protected]I love how easy this dip is to make. It's perfect for a quick and easy snack or appetizer.
Joselin Howell
[email protected]This is the best spinach dip I've ever had. I will definitely be making it again.
Thanks Again
[email protected]This dip is so good, I could eat it every day.
Robert Ferrara
[email protected]I made this dip for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it up!
Tayvon Moody
[email protected]This dip is perfect for a party or a potluck. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Tooba Mairaj
[email protected]I love the sizzled mint in this dip. It adds a really nice flavor.
Emmanuel Kelvin
[email protected]This is one of my favorite spinach dips. It's so flavorful and creamy.
nelisiwe dube
[email protected]I've made this dip several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
Shumailaarshad123 Kiran
[email protected]This dip is so refreshing and healthy. I love the combination of spinach, yogurt, and mint.
Alex Illyas
[email protected]I made this dip for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.
dagibson1507
[email protected]This dip is a great way to use up leftover spinach. I also added some chopped walnuts for extra crunch.
Adnan prince
[email protected]I love how creamy and flavorful this dip is.
SHREE AJOY
[email protected]This dip was so easy to make and it was delicious! I served it with pita chips and vegetables, and it was a hit.