Green Spread Recipe

Name: Green Spread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large bunch parsley, washed; 1/4 pound spinach leaves, washed; 2 large garlic cloves, peeled; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and finely chopped; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon cumin; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1-2 pinches lemon zest; 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 pinch salt (more to taste)

Servings: persons

1 large bunch parsley, washed
1/4 pound spinach leaves, washed
2 large garlic cloves, peeled
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and finely chopped
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1-2 pinches lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 pinch salt (more to taste)

1
In a steamer basket, steam the spinach, parsley, and garlic cloves together for 10 minutes, until the garlic has softened. Allow to cool.
2
Coarsely chop the spinach and parsley. Smash the garlic to a paste.
3
Over medium-high heat, heat 2 Tbs. of olive oil in a heavy bottom frying pan until it is shimmering, add the garlic, the olives, and the spices (chile, cumin, cayenne) and cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes, until the garlic is golden and the spices are fragrant.
4
Stir in the chopped greens and parsley. Cook, stirring frequently and smashing together all the ingredients, until the greens are somewhat dried out, about 15 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature.
5
Stir in the last tablespoon of olive oil, the lemon juice, and lemon zest. Serve right away as a spread, or store covered in the refrigerator for up to a week.

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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: 1 large bunch parsley, washed, 1/4 pound spinach leaves, washed, 2 large garlic cloves, peeled, 3 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Green Spread falls under the Soups & Stews 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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