African Spinach Recipe

A vibrant and flavorful West African spinach dish, ready in under 20 minutes! Serve this vegetarian delight as a zesty side dish or a satisfying main course over fluffy rice or couscous. Bursting with fresh spinach, juicy tomatoes, and aromatic spices, this recipe is a quick and easy way to bring the taste of West Africa to your table.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 210.1 kcal
Protein 16g
Rating 4.6 (7 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for African Spinach

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How to Make African Spinach

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of peanut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and 1 green bell pepper, chopped. Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until softened.
  2. Add 1 (10 ounce) package of fresh spinach, roughly chopped, and 1 (14.5 ounce) can of diced tomatoes, undrained. Stir to combine.
  3. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until spinach is wilted and tender.
  4. Stir in 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional), 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, and salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
  6. Serve hot as a side dish or over cooked rice or couscous. Garnish with extra cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

19 g

Sugar

21g

Fat

14g

Carbs

4g