Spiced Water Spinach Recipe

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Spiced Water Spinach
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Ingredients:

  • 2 1/2 lb water spinach (2 large bunches)
  • 1/2 tsp panch phoron (bengali spice mix)
  • 1 tsp salt , or to taste

Directions:

  1. Trim stem ends of water spinach, then slice remaining stems and leaves crosswise 1/4inch thick.
  2. Heat oil in wok over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then cook panch phoron and whole chiles, stirring constantly, until seeds begin sputtering, about 30 seconds. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until it begins to turn golden, about 15 seconds.
  3. Add water spinach a handful at a time, stirring. Add salt and cook, stirring, until most of liquid that spinach gives off is evaporated, about 6 minutes.
  4. * Available at Indian markets and Kalustyan’s (212-685-3451).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1944.72 Kcal (8142 kJ)
Calories from fat 707.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 78.62g 121%
Cholesterol 175.8mg 59%
Sodium 582.34mg 24%
Potassium 21.5mg 0%
Total Carbs 187.91g 63%
Sugars 39.7g 159%
Dietary Fiber 36.08g 144%
Protein 104.28g 209%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 2%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 6mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 658.7 Kcal (2758 kJ)
Calories from fat 239.65 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26.63g 121%
Cholesterol 59.55mg 59%
Sodium 197.24mg 24%
Potassium 7.28mg 0%
Total Carbs 63.65g 63%
Sugars 13.45g 159%
Dietary Fiber 12.22g 144%
Protein 35.32g 209%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 2mg 1%

* 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

  • 44.6
    Points
  • 47
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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