Persian Spinach and Yogurt Dip (Borani Esfanaj) Recipe

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Persian Spinach and Yogurt Dip (Borani Esfanaj)
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Directions:

  1. Bring 2 quarts water to a boil in a Dutch oven. Add fresh spinach, and cook for 1 minute. Drain well. Place spinach on several layers of paper towels; squeeze until barely moist.
  2. Melt butter in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook 6 minutes or until onion is tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in spinach and salt. Cool to room temperature.
  3. Combine spinach mixture, organic yogurt, black pepper, and ground cinnamon in a medium bowl. Let stand for 30 minutes. Refrigerate until chilled.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 18.12 Kcal (76 kJ)
Calories from fat 5.54 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.62g 1%
Cholesterol 1.93mg 1%
Sodium 109.32mg 5%
Potassium 16.51mg 0%
Total Carbs 2.15g 1%
Sugars 1.78g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0.15g 1%
Protein 1.08g 2%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Iron 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 23.9mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 10.46 Kcal (44 kJ)
Calories from fat 3.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.36g 1%
Cholesterol 1.11mg 1%
Sodium 63.1mg 5%
Potassium 9.53mg 0%
Total Carbs 1.24g 1%
Sugars 1.03g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0.09g 1%
Protein 0.63g 2%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1%
Calcium 13.8mg 2%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 0.4
    Points
  • 0
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low calorie,
  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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