SPINACH WITH TAHINI

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Provided by Melissa Roberts-Matar

Categories     Blender     Vegetable     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Spinach     Summer     Vegan     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 medium garlic clove, chopped
3 tablespoons well-stirred tahini (Middle Eastern sesame paste)
1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup water
15 oz loosely packed baby spinach (24 cups)
2 teaspoons sesame seeds (optional), toasted

Steps:

  • Blend together garlic, tahini, lemon juice, salt, and 1/4 cup water in a blender until smooth.
  • Bring remaining 1/2 cup water to a simmer in a 12-inch skillet over moderately high heat.
  • Add spinach in handfuls, tossing with tongs, and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes.
  • Drain spinach in a large sieve set over a bowl, pressing to extract any excess liquid.
  • Discard liquid and wipe bowl dry, then stir together spinach and tahini mixture in bowl. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

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