Ugandan Spinach and Simsim Recipe

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Ugandan Spinach and Simsim
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup sesame seeds
  • 3 -4 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp butter

Directions:

  1. In a heavy stewing pan, combine sesame seeds and water.
  2. Stir in spinach. Add more water if necessary; the amount of water used depends on how wet the spinach is. This mixture should cook in smallest amount of water possible.
  3. Bring to a boil. Simmer until seeds are cooked, 10 to 15 minutes.
  4. Add butter just before serving. Serve with a starch.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 130.65 Kcal (547 kJ)
Calories from fat 107.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.95g 18%
Cholesterol 7.63mg 3%
Sodium 7.87mg 0%
Potassium 109.61mg 2%
Total Carbs 4.42g 1%
Sugars 0.07g 0%
Dietary Fiber 2.37g 9%
Protein 3.56g 7%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 2.8mg 16%
Calcium 186.8mg 19%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 314.15 Kcal (1315 kJ)
Calories from fat 258.53 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.73g 18%
Cholesterol 18.35mg 3%
Sodium 18.93mg 0%
Potassium 263.58mg 2%
Total Carbs 10.64g 1%
Sugars 0.17g 0%
Dietary Fiber 5.71g 9%
Protein 8.56g 7%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 4%
Iron 6.8mg 16%
Calcium 449.1mg 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

  • 3.1
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • sugar free,
  • high fiber

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