Borani Esfanaj (Spinach-Yogurt Salad or Dip)

71 calories per serving view nutrition facts

6 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1	each	onion	chopped
4	cloves	garlic	chopped
1-2	tablespoon	butter
1/2-1	teaspoons	turmeric
1/2-1	teaspoons	cayenne pepper	or generous dash tabasco sauce
1/2	teaspoon	curry powder
1	teaspoon	cumin
1/4	teaspoon	cinnamon
1	package	spinach	frozen chopped, defrosted, or 2 bunches fresh,, cooked and chopped.
1	cup	yogurt, plain

Directions

This spinach and yogurt dish is Persian in origin, The yogurt is redolent with both musky and sweet spices complementing the slightly tart taste of the spinach.

Borani Esfanah is enjoyed as an appetizer, side dish, or dip to spread on bread.

Though untraditional, the hot pepper flavoring adds zip.

Accompany with French bread, or pita; or, for a more tactile experience, tear off pieces of warm, soft flour tortillas and scoop up the savory mixture.

1. Saute onion and garlic in butter until soft. Add spices and cook a few minutes to rid them of any rawness 2. Mix in spinach, yogurt, and salt to taste.

RECOMMENDED WINE: Drink a slightly sweet Gewutztraminer or California riesling (German rieslings fade at the spicy assertion of this dish).

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 116g

Amount per Serving

Calories 71 46% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.0g	6%
Saturated Fat 2.0g	11%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 10mg	3%
Sodium 72mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 8.0g	3%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g	7%
Sugars 3.0g
Protein 3.0g	7%