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Moroccan Spinach Salad

Moroccan Spinach Salad

with Pomegranate Seeds and Almonds
30 min., ready in 35 min.
Time:
228
calories
Calories:
Health Score:
98 / 100
Ingredientsfor  
Ingredients
12 ozs fresh Spinach
3 ozs almonds
2 onions (each 1 ounce)
2 garlic cloves
2 Tbsps olive oil
salt
peppers
1 pomegranate
7 ozs Yogurt (3.5% fat)
1 lemon
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Preparation
1.
Moroccan Spinach Salad preparation step 1

Trim tough stems from spinach, then rinse well and drain. Coarsely chop almonds.

2.
Moroccan Spinach Salad preparation step 2

Peel onions and garlic and slice or chop coarsely.

3.
Moroccan Spinach Salad preparation step 3

Toast almonds in a dry skillet, then remove and let cool.

4.
Moroccan Spinach Salad preparation step 4

Heat olive oil in same skillet. Sauté onions and garlic until translucent.

5.
Moroccan Spinach Salad preparation step 5

Add spinach, generously season with salt and pepper and sauté briefly.

6.
Moroccan Spinach Salad preparation step 6

Add 2 tablespoons water to skillet, cover and cook for 1 minute.  Remove spinach from skillet. 

7.
Moroccan Spinach Salad preparation step 7

Cut pomegranate into wedges, then hold each piece over a bowl and scrape out the seeds. Combine spinach and almonds with pomegranate seeds.

8.
Moroccan Spinach Salad preparation step 8

Season yogurt with salt and pepper. Rinse lemon in hot water, wipe dry and cut in half. Squeeze juice from one half and mix with the yogurt.

9.
Moroccan Spinach Salad preparation step 9

Pour yogurt sauce over the spinach salad. Cut remaining lemon half into small wedges for a garnish. Serve salad while still warm.

Nutritional values
1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie228 cal.(11 %)
Protein8 g(8 %)
Fat17 g(15 %)
Carbohydrates8 g(5 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage6.5 g(22 %)
Healthy, because

Healthy, because

The spinach covers one third of our daily iron requirements, almonds supply us with unsaturated fatty acids, and pomegranates provide cell-protecting substances.

Even smarter

Even smarter

Serve with slices of bread to make a more filling and extremely tasty meal. You can also serve the salad as a side dish for a meat like lamb or poultry.

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