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Sesame Spinach Recipe

This vibrant and flavorful Sesame Spinach side dish is the perfect complement to any Asian-inspired meal! Quick, easy, and bursting with sesame flavor, it's ready in minutes. Serve it alongside your favorite protein and rice for a complete and satisfying meal. This recipe is also perfect for meal prepping – make a big batch and enjoy it throughout the week!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 60.3 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 4.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sesame Spinach

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How to Make Sesame Spinach

  1. Wash and roughly chop 10 oz fresh spinach.
  2. Steam half of the spinach (5 oz) for 1 minute until wilted.
  3. Immediately plunge the steamed spinach into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process and retain its vibrant green color.
  4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 with the remaining 5 oz of spinach.
  5. Once cooled, thoroughly drain and squeeze out excess water from the spinach.
  6. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  7. Add the spinach to the bowl and gently toss to coat evenly.
  8. Garnish with 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

31 g

Sugar

2g

Fat

2g

Carbs

1g

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Salads Lunch Main Dish / Dinner Sweets & Sides Side Dishes Asian Chinese Japanese Healthy Vegetarian Vegan Gluten Free 30 Minutes Or Less

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15 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation 5 Ingredients Or Less Appetizers Salads Side Dishes Vegetables Asian Easy Steam Vegan Vegetarian Dietary Low Cholesterol Low Saturated Fat Low Calorie Low Carb Low In Something Technique