Coconut Spinach

Elevate your greens game with this creamy and flavorful Coconut Spinach recipe, a vibrant dish that’s as nutritious as it is delicious! Tender spinach is sautéed with aromatic spices like turmeric, cumin, and ginger, then simmered in velvety coconut milk for a lush, tropical twist. Hints of garlic, lime juice, and a touch of red pepper flakes add depth and a gentle kick to this versatile side dish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this gluten-free and dairy-free recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or as a wholesome pairing with rice, quinoa, or warm flatbreads. Packed with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients, this Coconut Spinach is sure to become a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Fresh spinach
• 200 milliliters Coconut milk
• 1 medium Onion
• 3 units Garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon Coconut oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground turmeric
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice

Directions

Step 1

Wash the spinach thoroughly and roughly chop it. Set aside.

Step 2

Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic cloves. Grate the ginger.

Step 3

In a large skillet or wok, heat the coconut oil over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the chopped onion to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until it turns translucent.

Step 5

Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 6

Sprinkle in the turmeric, cumin, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir well to coat the onion mixture with the spices.

Step 7

Add the chopped spinach to the skillet in batches, stirring as it wilts. This should take about 3-4 minutes.

Step 8

Once all the spinach is wilted, pour in the coconut milk. Stir to combine and season with salt and black pepper.

Step 9

Lower the heat and simmer the mixture for 3-4 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 10

Remove from heat and stir in the lime juice for a fresh, tangy finish.

Step 11

Serve immediately as a side dish or pair with rice or flatbreads for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(912.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	417.0

Total Fat 14.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1601.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 58.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.2g	0%
Total Sugars 21.7g
Protein 15.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 550.6mg	0%
Iron 18.2mg	0%
Potassium 569.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.3%

Protein: 14.0%

Carbs: 54.7%