Seasoned Spinach

You will need to steam the raw spinach in two batches, since there is so much of it. Combining the cool ingredients with your hands is easiest.

This recipe goes with Bibimbop (Rice and Vegetable Medley)

Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 1/4 cup)

Ingredients

• 2  (10-ounce) packages fresh spinach, divided
• 1/4  cup  finely chopped green onions
• 1  teaspoon  sesame seeds, toasted
• 2  teaspoons  low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/2  teaspoon  dark sesame oil
• 1/4  teaspoon  kosher salt
• 2  garlic cloves, minced

Preparation

Steam half of spinach, covered, for 5 minutes or until the spinach wilts; place steamed spinach in a colander. Repeat procedure with remaining spinach. Cool slightly, and squeeze dry.

Place spinach in a bowl. Add onions and remaining ingredients; toss mixture well to combine. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

31 (26% from fat)

Fat:

0.9g (sat 0.1g,mono 0.3g,poly 0.4g)

Protein:

2.9g

Carbohydrate:

4.2g

Fiber:

2.8g

Cholesterol:

0.0mg

Iron:

2.7mg

Sodium:

214mg

Calcium:

96mg