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This can be used as a sauce for meats, or even vegetables, it works wonderfully on its own as a side dish. Try dipping corn dodgers (recipe also posted) into this!

Provided by skat5762

Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 lbs fresh spinach
1/4 cup peanut oil
1 large onion
8 cloves
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
sea salt

Steps:

  • Rinse the spinach thoroughly; stem and tear into 3-inch pieces.
  • Set aside.
  • In a non-aluminum saucepan, heat the peanut oil over medium heat.
  • Cut the onion in half, then quarter.
  • Separate layers, and add to oil.
  • Crush cloves and sprinkle over onion, stirring occasionally, until onion begins to soften.
  • Add ginger and stir.
  • Add tomato sauce, 1 cup water, and cardamom.
  • Cook at a bubbly simmer for 4 minutes to merge flavors.
  • Add cayene, stir, then add spinach, a handful at a time, stirring after each addition.
  • Cover pot and simmer for 30 minutes, or until spinach is tender.
  • Add salt to taste and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.4, Fat 10, SaturatedFat 1.7, Sodium 287.3, Carbohydrate 12.4, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 2.9, Protein 7

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