Quickie Saag Recipe

Name: Quickie Saag
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 9 ounces, fluid Package Frozen, Chopped Spinach, Thawed; 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 2 whole Garlic Cloves, Minced; 1/4 cups Minced Red Onion; 1/2 teaspoons Mustard Seeds (or 1/4 Teaspoon Ground Mustard); 12 cubes Paneer; 2 pinches Ground Cayenne Pepper (or More, If You Can Handle The Heat); 1 pinch Ground Nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt; Black Pepper To Taste; 1/2 cups Water

Servings: persons

9 ounces, fluid Package Frozen, Chopped Spinach, Thawed
1- 1/2 Tablespoon Olive Oil
2 whole Garlic Cloves, Minced
1/4 cups Minced Red Onion
1/2 teaspoons Mustard Seeds (or 1/4 Teaspoon Ground Mustard)
12 cubes Paneer
2 pinches Ground Cayenne Pepper (or More, If You Can Handle The Heat)
1 pinch Ground Nutmeg
1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
Black Pepper To Taste
1/2 cups Water

1
Start by squeezing out water from spinach.
2
Set aside.
3
In a medium non-stick saute pan, heat oil over medium heat until it shimmers.
4
Add garlic and mix for a second or two.
5
Add onion and mustard and saute for a minute or two.
6
Dont let the garlic burn.
7
Add paneer cubes, cayenne, nutmeg, kosher salt, and a little black pepper, frying for a few minutes to get a little color on the cheese.
8
Add the spinach and water and bring to a boil.
9
Cover the pan and cook over low heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
10
I like mine with cumin-scented rice.
11
It is sooo good.

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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: 9 ounces, fluid Package Frozen, Chopped Spinach, Thawed, 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Olive Oil, 2 whole Garlic Cloves, Minced, 1/4 cups Minced Red Onion, and more.

Yes, Quickie Saag falls under the General 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.

Quickie Saag

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