Spinach with Lemon and Currants

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
100%
Spinach with Lemon and Currants
45 min.
4
229kcal

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Looking for a delightful and nutritious dish that packs a punch in both flavor and health benefits? Look no further than our Spinach with Lemon and Currants! This vibrant vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free recipe is not only extremely healthy but also easy to prepare—ready in just 45 minutes. Perfect for lunch, a light dinner, or as a main dish, it's designed to impress your family and friends.

The star of this colorful dish is the fresh spinach, which is known for its high nutrient content, including essential vitamins and minerals. When tossed with the sweet and tangy combination of currants and lemon zest, you'll experience an explosion of flavors that tantalize your taste buds. The addition of nutmeg adds a warm, aromatic depth, elevating this dish from ordinary to extraordinary.

With a caloric count of just 229 kcal per serving, you can indulge guilt-free, knowing you're nourishing your body. The balance of protein, fats, and carbohydrates ensures that this meal is not only satisfying but also wholesome. In just a few simple steps, you'll create a dish that's so delicious it will leave everyone asking for seconds. Get ready to grab your frying pan or wok and embark on a culinary adventure with Spinach with Lemon and Currants!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup currants dried
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg 
  • 0.3 cup optional: lemon minced (including peel)
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • servings salt 
  • qt spinach leaves rinsed drained
  • teaspoon sugar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • wok

Directions

  1. In a 14- to 15-inch wok or 6- to 8-quart pan over high heat, stir butter, currants, lemon, and sugar until lemon is tinged with brown, about 3 minutes.
  2. Scrape into a bowl.
  3. Add spinach leaves and nutmeg to wok. Stir often over high heat until spinach is wilted and browned bits in pan are released, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in currant mixture and salt to taste.
  4. Pour into a bowl.

Nutrition Facts

Calories229kcal
Protein29.56%
Fat20.56%
Carbs49.88%

Properties

Glycemic Index
55.65
Glycemic Load
5.85
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
59.866521586543%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
2.83mg
Hesperetin
3.7mg
Naringenin
0.07mg
Luteolin
5.51mg
Kaempferol
45.29mg
Myricetin
2.55mg
Quercetin
28.33mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:229.29kcal
11.46%
Fat:6.42g
9.88%
Saturated Fat:1.01g
6.3%
Carbohydrates:35.05g
11.68%
Net Carbohydrates:18.61g
6.77%
Sugar:9.99g
11.1%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:758.76mg
32.99%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:20.77g
41.54%
Vitamin K:3430.57µg
3267.21%
Vitamin A:66564.38IU
1331.29%
Folate:1379.49µg
344.87%
Manganese:6.42mg
321.03%
Vitamin C:206.9mg
250.78%
Magnesium:565.48mg
141.37%
Potassium:4049.67mg
115.7%
Iron:19.51mg
108.4%
Vitamin E:14.94mg
99.61%
Vitamin B2:1.36mg
79.84%
Calcium:714.66mg
71.47%
Vitamin B6:1.42mg
71.08%
Fiber:16.43g
65.74%
Copper:0.96mg
47.86%
Vitamin B1:0.57mg
38.28%
Phosphorus:359.35mg
35.93%
Vitamin B3:5.3mg
26.5%
Zinc:3.81mg
25.39%
Selenium:7.22µg
10.32%
Vitamin B5:0.49mg
4.91%
Source:My Recipes