Spinach Roots Stew
Healthy, green, yummy.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 133kcal
Ingredients
Spinach
- 1 kilogram spinach
- 2 tablespoons ground meat optional
- 25 grams rice
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 garlic cloves chopped
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste optional
- 1 teaspoon salt to taste
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes to taste
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
Garnish
- 250 grams plain yogurt
- 3 garlic cloves crushed-optional
Instructions
- Wash thoroughly the spinach.
- Cut off and discard the stem of each spinach bunch then cut about 6-7 cm upto the leaves. You can use the leaves for other dishes.
- Add the olive oil and the chopped onions in a pot. Saute the onions until translucent.
- Add the chopped garlic and saute for 1-2 minutes.
- If you choose to use the ground meat add and mix well so they are totally separated to small pieces. Cook until the meat changes color and well done.
- Add the tomato paste and saute for a few minutes.
- Also add the salt and red pepper flakes and mix.
- Add the washed and drained spinach roots. Saute until the roots begin to change color.
- Meanwhile rinse the rice and add.
- Also add warm water to cover the bottom and cook until the rice is ready. Check by tasting one.
- Serve warm with plain yogurt with or without garlic. Enjoy.