Totally Not Intimidating Saag

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Ingredients

  • 1 box of frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed out
  • 1 can of peas, drained (use canned not frozen)
  • 1 can of garbanzo beans, drained (chick peas)
  • 1 small white onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala (optional)
  • 1/2 cup broth (chicken/veggie both work)
  • 2 tablespoons oil of choice (I use canola)

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in medium-sized stew pot over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic, diced onions, cumin, garam masala, and curry powder. Cook until onions are translucent.
  2. Add drained peas and mash them until they dont look like peas anymore.
  3. Add remaining ingredients: spinach, garbanzos, broth of choice, and salt & pepa if you like. Slow cook until flavors are pungent in a good way, and beans are soft and delectable.
  4. Serve as a side or a main plate accompanied with rice.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

318 kcal 16% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.8g 26% DV
Total Fat 14g 18% DV
Carbs 45.8g 17% DV
Fiber 19.4g 69% DV
Sugar 5.1g 10% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 328.5mg 14% DV
Potassium 863mg 18% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 108.5mcg 12% DV
Vitamin C 5.8mg 6% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 394.3mg 30% DV
Iron 22.7mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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