Spinach with Sesame Seeds
Elevate your side dish game with this quick and flavorful Spinach with Sesame Seeds recipe! Featuring tender blanched spinach coated in a savory soy sauce and sesame oil dressing and topped with toasted sesame seeds, this dish offers a delightful blend of nutty, umami-rich flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a healthy and versatile option that’s perfect as a light appetizer or a wholesome side for your favorite Asian-inspired meal. Packed with nutrients and bursting with fresh, aromatic garlic and crunchy sesame seeds, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to become a dinnertime favorite. Serve it warm or chilled for a simple, make-ahead addition to your table. Keywords: spinach side dish, sesame spinach, healthy Asian recipes, quick vegetarian sides, garlic sesame dressing.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 cups water
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Wash the spinach thoroughly under cold water to remove any dirt or grit. Set aside to drain.
Peel and finely mince the garlic clove.
In a dry skillet or pan, toast the sesame seeds over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden and fragrant. Stir frequently to avoid burning. Remove from the pan and set aside.
In a medium pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil with 0.5 teaspoon of salt.
Add the spinach to the boiling water and blanch for 30 seconds to 1 minute, just until it wilts. Drain immediately and rinse under cold running water to stop the cooking process.
Squeeze the excess water out of the spinach gently using your hands. Chop the spinach into bite-sized pieces if desired.
In a mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, and minced garlic.
Add the chopped spinach to the bowl and toss gently to coat with the sauce.
Transfer the spinach to a serving dish and sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds evenly over the top.
Serve immediately as a side dish or refrigerate for up to 1 day and serve cold.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
311 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.0 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2006 mg | 87% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.2 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.3 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.2 g | ||
| Protein | 12.0 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 331 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 10.8 mg | 60% | |
| Potassium | 128 mg | 3% | |
*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.
