Spinach with Sesame and Garlic

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Popular
Health score
100%
Spinach with Sesame and Garlic
15 min.
2
298kcal

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Are you looking for a quick and nutritious side dish that’s bursting with flavor? Look no further! Our Spinach with Sesame and Garlic recipe is not only a feast for the senses but also a powerhouse of health benefits. This delightful dish can be prepared in just 15 minutes, making it an ideal addition to busy weeknight dinners or a perfect complement to your next special occasion.

With its vibrant green spinach, fragrant garlic, and the rich, nutty aroma of dark sesame oil, this recipe offers a medley of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The combination of toasted sesame seeds adds a delightful crunch, enhancing the overall texture. As a bonus, it’s a versatile dish that shines whether you serve it hot, warm, at room temperature, or even cold!

This dish caters to various dietary preferences, being vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, ensuring everyone at the table can enjoy it. Packed with nutrients and boasting a stellar health score of 100, Spinach with Sesame and Garlic is as healthy as it is delicious. Perfect for those seeking a low-calorie option that doesn’t compromise on taste—each serving contains only 149 calories!

Embrace the goodness of fresh greens and the simplicity of easy preparation. Whether it's a side for a sumptuous main dish or a light, standalone delight, this recipe will undoubtedly become a fan favorite in your culinary repertoire. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this simple yet impressive dish!

Ingredients

  • Tbsp sesame oil dark
  • Tbsp garlic minced
  • lb pkt spinach fresh (if using mature spinach, soak in water to clean, drain, tablespoon out excess water, remove and discard large stems, roughly chop leaves)
  • Tbsp sugar 
  • Tbsp soya sauce gluten-free for version (use soy sauce )
  • servings salt to taste
  • Tbsp sesame seed toasted

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • wooden spoon
  • spatula

Directions

  1. Toast the sesame seeds: If you haven't already toasted the sesame seeds, do that first.
  2. Heat a stick-free skillet on medium high.
  3. Add raw sesame seeds and use a spatula or wooden spoon to stir.
  4. The seeds may make a popping noise and jump up, almost like popcorn. They will toast very quickly, so stir constantly until they begin to brown and smell like they are toasted.
  5. Remove from pan into a separate bowl as soon as they are done.
  6. Cook garlic and spinach in sesame oil:
  7. Heat 2 tablespoons of the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the garlic. As soon as the garlic begins to sizzle, add the spinach and cook, stirring occasionally, until the spinach is completely wilted. Turn the heat to low.
  8. Add sugar and soy sauce: Stir in the sugar and soy sauce.
  9. Remove from the heat.
  10. Add salt to taste.
  11. Serve hot, warm, room temperature, or cold, drizzled with the remaining sesame oil and sprinkled with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts

Calories298kcal
Protein10.61%
Fat68.01%
Carbs21.38%

Properties

Glycemic Index
91.05
Glycemic Load
5.85
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
36.076956634936%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
1.68mg
Kaempferol
14.48mg
Myricetin
0.86mg
Quercetin
9.07mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:298.05kcal
14.9%
Fat:24.17g
37.18%
Saturated Fat:3.44g
21.52%
Carbohydrates:17.09g
5.7%
Net Carbohydrates:11.41g
4.15%
Sugar:7.15g
7.94%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:876.93mg
38.13%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.48g
16.97%
Vitamin K:1098.35µg
1046.05%
Vitamin A:21267.44IU
425.35%
Manganese:2.26mg
112.88%
Folate:446.09µg
111.52%
Vitamin C:64.98mg
78.76%
Magnesium:199.57mg
49.89%
Iron:7.09mg
39.38%
Potassium:1321.86mg
37.77%
Vitamin E:4.91mg
32.75%
Calcium:277.62mg
27.76%
Vitamin B6:0.55mg
27.27%
Vitamin B2:0.46mg
27%
Copper:0.5mg
25.16%
Fiber:5.68g
22.71%
Phosphorus:157.26mg
15.73%
Vitamin B1:0.23mg
15.05%
Vitamin B3:2.23mg
11.14%
Zinc:1.64mg
10.91%
Selenium:4.49µg
6.42%
Vitamin B5:0.21mg
2.07%