Spinach and yogurt goes really well together. This simple recipe combines the flavours of spinach, garlic and yogurt to makes a simple dip, and using frozen spinach makes it a quick and easy accompaniment to a trio of dips.
In this recipe I use powdered garlic, not only does this make it quicker to prepare, but the flavour of the garlic is easily mixed into the yogurt.
Yogurt & Spinach recipe
Place the frozen spinach in a microwave jug, and microwave for 30 – 60 seconds until defrosted.
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Stir through and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
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Add to a mixing bowl with the thickened yogurt, salt, pepper and garlic powder.
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Gently stir together to combine well. Be careful not to mix to vigorously as this will release the liquid from the yoghurt, making it watery.
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Enjoy with Persian barbari bread or pita crisps or as a side dish to Persian layered rice or with grilled vegetables for a delicious vegetarian meal.
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Yogurt and Spinach – Borani Esfenaj
Ingredients
- 125 g frozen spinach
- 250 g natural yogurt Greek style
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Microwave the spinach for around 1 minute till defrosted
- Drain in a colander to remove excess liquid
- Place the yogurt in a bowl with the salt and garlic powder drained, cooled spinach
- Gently stir through
Notes
Nutrition
Traditionally borani is a dish where a vegetable has been boiled, then sautéed with garlic and topped with yogurt. Borani Esfenaj is simply a dish where the spinach is boiled, and then sautéed with garlic.
This recipes is a quick adaptation of the traditional Borani Esfanaj using frozen spinach and garlic powder.
Learn more about traditional borani on Wikipedia.