Fresh Spinach With Garlic-Yogurt Sauce Recipe

Name: Fresh Spinach With Garlic-Yogurt Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 2/3 cup chopped onion; 1/2 tablespoon tomato paste; 4 dried chiles de arbol*; 1 1/2 pounds fresh spinach leaves (four 6-ounce bags), divided; 1 1/2 tablespoons uncooked medium-grain white rice; 2 garlic cloves; 6 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt or drained plain whole-milk yogurt; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; Small, thin, very hot red chiles; available at some supermarkets and at Latin markets.

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2/3 cup chopped onion
1/2 tablespoon tomato paste
4 dried chiles de arbol*
1 1/2 pounds fresh spinach leaves (four 6-ounce bags), divided
1 1/2 tablespoons uncooked medium-grain white rice
2 garlic cloves
6 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt or drained plain whole-milk yogurt
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Small, thin, very hot red chiles; available at some supermarkets and at Latin markets.

1
Heat 3 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add tomato paste; stir 1 minute. Add chiles and 1/3 of spinach. Cook until spinach wilts, adding remaining spinach in 2 additions and tossing often, about 4 minutes. Mix in rice. Cover and simmer until rice is tender and moisture from spinach is absorbed, adding water by tablespoonfuls if needed for rice, about 10 minutes. Uncover and continue to cook until mixture is dry, about 2 minutes; discard chiles.
2
Meanwhile, press garlic cloves into small bowl, stir in yogurt, and season with salt and pepper. Melt butter with 1 tablespoon oil in small skillet. Mix in cayenne and remove from heat.
3
Spread spinach mixture on platter; make indentations with back of spoon. Spoon yogurt into indentations and drizzle with cayenne butter.

330

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Protein

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided, 2/3 cup chopped onion, 1/2 tablespoon tomato paste, 4 dried chiles de arbol*, and more.

Yes, Fresh Spinach With Garlic-Yogurt Sauce 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.

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Fresh Spinach With Garlic-Yogurt Sauce

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