Simple Sesame Spinach
Elevate your vegetable side dishes with this "Simple Sesame Spinach" recipe, a quick and healthy dish that’s packed with flavor and texture! In just 10 minutes, fresh spinach is blanched to tender perfection, then tossed in a savory sesame-soy dressing infused with garlic and a hint of sweetness. Toasted sesame seeds add a nutty crunch, making this dish an irresistible blend of earthy, salty, and umami flavors. Perfect as a light side for Asian-inspired meals or as a refreshing chilled snack, this vegan-friendly recipe is as versatile as it is delicious. Enjoy it fresh or prep it ahead—either way, it’s a winning addition to your weekly menu.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams fresh spinach
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 clove garlic (finely minced)
- 4 cups water
Instructions
Rinse and drain the fresh spinach thoroughly to remove any dirt or debris.
Fill a medium-sized pot with 4 cups of water and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once boiling, blanch the spinach by adding it to the pot and cooking for 30-45 seconds until just wilted.
Immediately drain the spinach and transfer it to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Let it sit for 1 minute.
Drain the spinach well, squeezing gently to remove excess water. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and minced garlic until the sugar is fully dissolved.
In a mixing bowl, combine the blanched spinach with the sesame dressing. Toss gently to ensure the spinach is evenly coated.
Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the spinach and toss again lightly.
Serve immediately as a side dish or refrigerate for up to 2 hours for chilled sesame spinach.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
80 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.8 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 384 mg | 17% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.2 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.1 g | ||
| Protein | 3.7 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 144 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 36 mg | 1% | |
*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.
