Simple Sesame Spinach

Nif's Note:

Yum! I love spinach and this simple recipe turns the colourful vegetable into a delicious side dish. This quick, cool dish is great with fish or chicken. Enjoy!

• Total Time: 6 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 1 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 8 cups boiling water
• 16 cups fresh spinach
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil (regular sesame oil works in a pinch)
• 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar

Directions:

1. Place spinach in a large bowl and cover with boiling water. Let stand 1 minute.
2. Strain and rinse under cold water to cool.
3. Squeeze out excess liquid and return to bowl.
4. In a small bowl, stir together soy sauce, sesame oil, sesame seeds and sugar. Stir into spinach and serve.

Reviews

[Debbwl]

Nif I agree Yum is the word! I made as written, chopping the spinach and serving in baked acorn squash bowls. We loved the light Asian flavors and that the spinach was perfectly with just the 1 minute in boiling water. This is a true keeper that we will be enjoying again. Thanks for the post.