Ultimate Sesame Spinach
Elevate your side dish game with the "Ultimate Sesame Spinach," a quick and flavorful recipe that highlights tender spinach leaves tossed in a savory-sweet sesame dressing. This dish combines the deep nuttiness of toasted sesame oil and seeds with a tangy kick from rice vinegar and soy sauce, perfectly balanced by a touch of honey and garlic. Blanched for a vibrant green hue and silky texture, the spinach is topped with optional crushed red pepper flakes for a spicy twist. Ready in just 15 minutes, this nutrient-packed recipe is both simple and elegant, making it an ideal accompaniment to any meal or a standout light appetizer. Perfect for fans of Asian-inspired flavors, it's a healthy, delicious way to add variety to your dinner table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams fresh spinach leaves
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
- 1 liter water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Wash the spinach thoroughly under cold running water to remove any dirt or grit. Set aside.
Bring 1 liter of water to a boil in a large pot or saucepan. Add the salt to the boiling water.
Blanch the spinach in the boiling water for 30 seconds, then immediately transfer it to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain well and gently squeeze out excess water.
In a small bowl, prepare the sesame dressing by whisking together the sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and minced garlic until well combined.
Toast the sesame seeds in a small pan over medium heat for 1-2 minutes or until golden and fragrant. Be careful not to burn them.
Place the blanched spinach in a large mixing bowl. Pour the sesame dressing over the spinach and toss gently until evenly coated.
Transfer the spinach to a serving plate. Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds and, if desired, crushed red pepper flakes over the top for a hint of spice.
Serve immediately as a nutritious side dish or a light appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
107 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.1 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.2 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 731 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.6 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.9 g | ||
| Protein | 4.2 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 142 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 655 mg | 14% | |
*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.
