Japanese Sesame Spinach Recipe

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Japanese Sesame Spinach
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Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce

Directions:

  1. Clean the spinach and remove any tough stems. Shake off excess water and place in a pot. Set aside.
  2. In a dry skillet, roast the sesame seeds for a couple of minutes until fragrant and golden. DO NOT burn them!
  3. Combine sugar and soy sauce. Stir to dissolve the sugar. Add the sesame seeds.
  4. Place spinach on high heat and steam for 2-3 minutes until wilted. Drain if necessary. Toss with soy-sesame mixture and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 65.95 Kcal (276 kJ)
Calories from fat 20.25 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.25g 3%
Sodium 363.87mg 15%
Potassium 821.59mg 17%
Total Carbs 8.23g 3%
Sugars 1.32g 5%
Dietary Fiber 3.42g 14%
Protein 5.56g 11%
Vitamin C 39.7mg 66%
Iron 5mg 28%
Calcium 185.1mg 19%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 43.39 Kcal (182 kJ)
Calories from fat 13.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.48g 3%
Sodium 239.39mg 15%
Potassium 540.52mg 17%
Total Carbs 5.41g 3%
Sugars 0.87g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2.25g 14%
Protein 3.66g 11%
Vitamin C 26.1mg 66%
Iron 3.3mg 28%
Calcium 121.8mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 0.8
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

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