spinach

sides, spinach, vegetarian-friendly

Spinach with Chickpeas

This is another recipe from Chef Ramzi’s cookbook. Very easy to make, good on rice or with pita bread. Had a bit of protein from the chickpeas, which makes it a nice satisfying side dish (or main dish for skinny vegetarians.) Ingredients2 10oz packets of frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry, or 2 pounds fresh […]

Asian, bulghur, lamb, meat, Middle Eastern, pressure cooker, spinach, yogurt

Afghani Meat Sauce, Bulghur Pilaf with Spinach and Fried Onions, Yogurt Sauce

This meal is hearty, chock-full-of-nutrients, and fairly quick. The meat recipe is one I picked up along the way and the bulghur recipe is from the Almost Turkish blog. The yogurt sauce on the side is optional but it adds a nice balance to the meat. If you want to make the recipes separately, the […]

cauliflower, cheese, curry, Indian, potatoes, rice, sides, spinach, tofu, vegetables, vegetarian-friendly

Palak Paneer, Aloo Gobi (Spiced Cauliflower), and Cumin Rice

This combination of dishes makes a nice meal and great leftovers. I like to use paneer when I can get it easily, but the recipe works well with firm tofu or even chicken (though then I guess it’s a different dish). These recipes are based around Manjula’s Kitchen, though I altered them a little to […]