Saag Paneer
3
Points®
Total time: 25 min • Prep: 18 min • Cook: 7 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
We lightened up this cheesy spinach Indian classic for half the calories with all of its original flavour intact.
Ingredients
Olive oil
2 tsp(s)
Whole milk ricotta cheese
4 oz, ricotta salata, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Onion
½ cup(s), minced
Garlic
2 clove(s), large, minced
Ginger root
1 tsp(s), grated
Cumin seeds
1 tsp(s)
Ground turmeric
½ tsp(s)
Fresh spinach
10 oz, fresh, leaves, rinsed
Table salt
¼ tsp(s)
Instructions
1
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add cheese cubes and cook 1 minute per side, until golden. Remove cheese with a spatula and set aside.
2
To the same pan, add onion, garlic and ginger; sauté 2 minutes. Add cumin and turmeric and stir to coat.
3
Add spinach and cook 2 minutes, until leaves wilt, stirring constantly. Stir in salt.
4
Return cheese cubes to pan and cook 1 minute to heat through. Yields about 3/4 cup per serving.
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