Paleo Aloo Palak

Savor the delicious flavors of **Paleo Aloo Palak**, a vibrant and healthy twist on the classic Indian dish! This recipe swaps traditional potatoes for naturally sweet and nutrient-packed sweet potatoes, which perfectly complement the earthy goodness of fresh spinach. Infused with a medley of warming spices like cumin, turmeric, and coriander, and cooked in luscious coconut oil, this dish is packed with Paleo-friendly goodness. A touch of zesty lemon juice and fresh cilantro adds a burst of brightness to every bite. With only 45 minutes from prep to plate, this quick and wholesome dish can be served as a satisfying main course or a flavorful side. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and irresistibly aromatic, this Paleo Aloo Palak is a must-try for clean eaters and spice lovers alike!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 medium Sweet potatoes
• 4 cups Fresh spinach leaves
• 2 tablespoons Coconut oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion
• 3 large Garlic cloves
• 1 inch Ginger root
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Sea salt
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro
• 0.5 cup Water

Directions

Step 1

Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes.

Step 2

Wash the spinach leaves thoroughly and set aside.

Step 3

Peel and finely chop the yellow onion. Mince the garlic and ginger.

Step 4

Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 5

Add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 6

Add the chopped onion to the skillet and sauté until they become translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 7

Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, sautéing for another minute.

Step 8

Add the diced sweet potatoes to the skillet and stir well to combine with the onion, garlic, and ginger.

Step 9

Sprinkle in the ground coriander, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and sea salt. Mix well to coat the sweet potatoes with the spices.

Step 10

Pour the water into the skillet, cover with a lid, and let it cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sweet potatoes are tender.

Step 11

Add the washed spinach leaves to the skillet, stirring continuously until the spinach is wilted and well mixed with the sweet potatoes and spices.

Step 12

Drizzle lemon juice over the cooked Aloo Palak and stir.

Step 13

Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro before serving.

Step 14

Serve hot as a side dish or as the main course in a Paleo-friendly meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(782.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	705.3

Total Fat 29.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 23.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2669.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 104.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.2g	0%
Total Sugars 23.2g
Protein 11.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 314.0mg	0%
Iron 8.9mg	0%
Potassium 845.8mg	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: 36.3%

Protein: 6.5%

Carbs: 57.2%