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Spinach Palaw

A simple all-spinach palaw, soft and mild, good with yogurt.

Prep15 min
Cook35 min
Total1 h 20 min
Serves4
DifficultyEasy
Per serving507 kcal
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AfghanistanMain courseVeganVegetarianHalal-friendlyGluten-freeDairy-freeNut-free

Ingredients

For 4 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Basmati rice2 cups
  • Spinach, chopped500 g
  • Onion1
  • Garlic3 cloves
  • Cumin seeds1 tsp
  • Oil4 tbsp
  • Salt1.5 tsp
  • Water3.5 cups

Method

  1. SoakRinse and soak the rice 30 minutes, then drain.
  2. SpinachFry the onion and garlic with cumin, add the spinach and cook until dry.
  3. CombineAdd the rice, salt and water and boil until the liquid sits below the rice.
  4. SteamCover and steam 18 minutes on the lowest heat, then fluff.

Nutrition per serving

Calories507 kcal
Protein10.5 g
Carbohydrates82.4 g
Fat15.1 g
Fibre4.5 g
Sugar2.2 g
Sodium992 mg
Saturated fat2.3 g
Serving sizeabout 480 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains none of the common allergens.

Quick answers

How long does Spinach Palaw take to make?

About 1 h 20 min in total: 15 min of preparation and 35 min of cooking, plus 30 min resting.

How many calories are in Spinach Palaw?

About 507 kcal per serving, with 10 g of protein. The recipe makes 4 servings of about 480 g each.

Which allergens does Spinach Palaw contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains none of the common allergens. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Spinach Palaw from?

Spinach Palaw is a main course from Afghanistan. A simple all-spinach palaw, soft and mild, good with yogurt.

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