Easy Palak Paneer

Easy Palak Paneer

This palak paneer recipe is a delicious Indian dish that is good on its own or served with rice or naan bread. Substitute tofu for paneer to make it vegan.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
60 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 6 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
  • 3 tomatoes, diced
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger root
  • 2 cups cubed paneer

Directions

Step 1
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion in hot oil until slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, coriander, turmeric, garam masala, red pepper flakes, curry powder, cumin, and salt; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 2
Mix spinach, tomatoes, water, and ginger into onion mixture; simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly, about 5 minutes.

Step 3
Transfer spinach mixture to a blender and blend until smooth. Set aside.

Step 4
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in the same skillet over medium heat; cook and stir paneer in hot oil until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in pur?ed spinach mixture and cook until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

195
Calories
9g
Fat
16g
Carbs
15g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 195
% Daily Value *
Total Fat9g 12%
Saturated Fat3g 15%
Cholesterol11mg 4%
Sodium773mg 34%
Total Carbohydrate16g 6%
Dietary Fiber6g 20%
Total Sugars5g
Protein15g
Vitamin C20mg 101%
Calcium212mg 16%
Iron3mg 19%
Potassium711mg 15%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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