Coconut Spinach
Elevate your greens game with this creamy and flavorful Coconut Spinach recipe, a vibrant dish that’s as nutritious as it is delicious! Tender spinach is sautéed with aromatic spices like turmeric, cumin, and ginger, then simmered in velvety coconut milk for a lush, tropical twist. Hints of garlic, lime juice, and a touch of red pepper flakes add depth and a gentle kick to this versatile side dish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this gluten-free and dairy-free recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or as a wholesome pairing with rice, quinoa, or warm flatbreads. Packed with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients, this Coconut Spinach is sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Fresh spinach
- 200 milliliters Coconut milk
- 1 medium Onion
- 3 units Garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon Coconut oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground turmeric
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
Instructions
Wash the spinach thoroughly and roughly chop it. Set aside.
Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic cloves. Grate the ginger.
In a large skillet or wok, heat the coconut oil over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until it turns translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Sprinkle in the turmeric, cumin, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir well to coat the onion mixture with the spices.
Add the chopped spinach to the skillet in batches, stirring as it wilts. This should take about 3-4 minutes.
Once all the spinach is wilted, pour in the coconut milk. Stir to combine and season with salt and black pepper.
Lower the heat and simmer the mixture for 3-4 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Remove from heat and stir in the lime juice for a fresh, tangy finish.
Serve immediately as a side dish or pair with rice or flatbreads for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
417 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.9 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.9 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1602 mg | 70% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.5 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.2 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.7 g | ||
| Protein | 15.0 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 551 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 18.2 mg | 101% | |
| Potassium | 569 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
