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Sesame-Seasoned Spinach

:  July/August 2010

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In Korea there is an entire category of side dishes called namul. These are boldly seasoned vegetables from the land and the sea. This particular recipe reflects Korea’s love of both spinach and sesame seeds. The seeds are always toasted before serving for a boost of flavor. This namul can be served alone or as one of the colorful elements in bibimbap.


READER'S COMMENT:
"Delicious! Quick and easy way to prepare spinach. Make sure to mince the garlic well if you don't care for raw garlic. "
Sesame-Seasoned Spinach Recipe

Makes: Makes 4 servings, about 1/2 cup each

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Nutrition Profile

Diabetes appropriate | Healthy weight | Heart healthy | Low calorie | Low carbohydrate | Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Low sodium | Gluten free |

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 pound baby spinach (about 20 cups)
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (see Tip)
  • 2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced

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Preparation

  1. Place water in a very large pot or Dutch oven and bring to a boil over high heat. Add spinach and cook, stirring frequently, until completely wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a colander and let stand until cool enough to handle. Squeeze out excess water.
  2. Coarsely chop the spinach. Place in a bowl and mix in sesame seeds, soy sauce, sesame oil and garlic. Serve at room temperature.

Tips & Notes

  • Kitchen Tip: To toast nuts and seeds, cook in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes.

Nutrition

Per serving: 56 calories; 4 g fat ( 1 g sat , 1 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 4 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 3 g protein; 2 g fiber; 152 mg sodium; 424 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin A (183% daily value), Folate (32% dv), Iron & Magnesium (19% dv), Vitamin C (15% dv)

Carbohydrate Servings: 0

Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat


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Recipe Categories

Ethnic/Regional
Asian
Korean
Ease of Preparation
Easy
Health & Diet Considerations
Diabetes appropriate
Low calorie
Low carbohydrate
Low cholesterol
Low saturated fat
Low sodium
Heart healthy
Healthy weight
Gluten free
Total Time
30 minutes or less
Servings
4
Meal/Course
Dinner

Season
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Style/Theme
Entertaining, casual
Everyday favorites
Quick (total 30 min. or less)
Vegan
Vegetarian
Type of Dish
Side dish, vegetable
Publication
July/August 2010
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