Dinner Tonight: Spinach With Golden Potatoes Recipe

Name: Dinner Tonight: Spinach With Golden Potatoes Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound spinach; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon mustard seeds; 1 medium onion, thinly sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1-inch piece ginger, peeled and minced; 1 1/2 pounds firm potatoes, scrubbed and cut into chunks; 1 fresh red chili, de-seeded and minced, or 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup water

Servings: persons

1
Heat the oil in a heavy pot over medium heat and add the mustard seeds. Fry until they begin to pop, then add the onion and ginger and fresh chili, if using. Saute, stirring occasionally, until beginning to brown.
2
In the meantime, bring a pot of water to boil for the spinach. Peel the potatoes if desired and chop into chunks.
3
Add the potatoes, chili powder (if using), salt, and water to the pot. Bring the heat to low and cover, cooking until the potatoes are close to soft. Stir occassionally.
4
In the meantime, blanch the spinach for 3-4 minutes, then drain and press out as much water as possible.
5
When the potatoes are close to soft, uncover and add the spinach. Add more water if necessary to avoid burning. Continue cooking until the potatoes are tender, increasing the heat if desired to brown the potatoes. Season to taste with salt and serve.

254

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound spinach, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon mustard seeds, 1 medium onion, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Dinner Tonight: Spinach With Golden Potatoes Recipe falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!