Indian-Spiced Potatoes and Spinach
Contributed by: Prevention's of The Sugar Solution
Reprinted from: Prevention's The Sugar Solution: Weight Gain? Memory Lapse? Mood Swings? Fatigue? Your Symptoms Are Real -- And Your Solution is Here by the Editors of Prevention magazine with Ann Fittante, MS, RD.
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Ingredients:
- 2 medium russet potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1/2" chunks
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 3 large cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 3/4 teaspoons ground cumin
- 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ? teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cups frozen cut leaf spinach (from a bag)
- 2-4 tablespoons water
- 1/2 cup (4 ounces) fat-free plain yogurt
Directions:
Place a steamer basket in a large saucepan with 1/2 inch of water. Place the potatoes in the steamer and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium, cover, and cook for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are very tender. Drain the potatoes and transfer to a bowl. Cover to keep warm. Dry the saucepan.
Heat the oil in the saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes, or until soft. Add the cumin, coriander, turmeric, ginger, salt, pepper, and cinnamon. Cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
Add the potatoes and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes, or until crisp and golden. Add the spinach and 2 tablespoons of the water. Cover and cook, tossing gently (add additional water 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed), for 5 minutes, or until heated through.
Place in a serving bowl. Spoon the yogurt on top and serve hot.
Author
Ann Fittante, MS, RD, is a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator for the Joslin Diabetes Center affiliate at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle, where she resides. She also is an adjunct faculty member for Bastyr University in Kenmore, Washington.
About Prevention Books
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Serving Size: Makes 4 Servings
Nutritional Information: Per Serving: 195 calories, 8 g protein, 24 g carbohydrates, 7 g fat, 1 mg cholesterol, 350 mg sodium, 6 g dietary fiber
