Coconut Creamed Spinach

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posted by Annie B. Bond Aug 20, 2006 1:26 pm

filed under: Food & Recipes, Entrees, Side Dishes, coconut, recipe, spinach

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Inspired by The Vegetarian Meat and Potatoes Cookbook, by Robin Robertson (Harvard Common Press, 2002).

Using coconut milk instead of dairy adds exotic appeal to this mouth-watering, divinely decadent-tasting recipe. What a great way to get the eye-health-boosting benefits of fresh spinach!

INGREDIENTS

1 pound well-washed fresh spinach, tough stems removed
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup cashews, optional

1. Steam spinach over boiling water for 3 to 5 minutes, until just tender. Gently squeeze out excess moisture, then chop spinach coarsely and reserve.

2. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the oil and add the ginger, cumin, and nutmeg. Cook about 1 minute, until fragrant. Stir in the spinach, coconut milk, and salt and pepper, to taste.

3. Simmer 5 to 7 minutes, until hot and creamy, then add cashews, if using, stirring to combine. Serve hot, over rice if desired.

Serves 4 to 6.

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Vella Maria says
May 23, 2007 1:29 PM

sounds marvelious I will try it

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Elizabeth Deschene says
May 22, 2007 8:07 PM

Sounds yummy and easy to prepare. I am going to try it tomorrow nite for din din. Thanks

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Glenna Pereira says
May 20, 2007 11:21 PM

I cook spinach at least once a week combined with green peas or cottage cheese. Sometimes I use grated coconut as a sprinkle. Never tried coconut milk before. This sounds yummy! Must try it out.

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Rita Kerk says
May 17, 2007 2:12 PM

Yes sounds good.. Love all ingredients. Sure going to try this!! Thanks

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Susan Miller says
May 17, 2007 1:03 PM

mmmmmmmm- this sounds GOOD! I love using coconut milk in recipes, but never thought to use it combined with spinach. Thank you!

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