Ethiopian-Style Spiced Cottage Cheese with Gingered Spinach
Ethiopian-Style Spiced Cottage Cheese with Gingered Spinach layers cool, creamy curds with a warm tumble of sautéed onion, ginger, and green chile. Cardamom and a hint of clove add floral depth, while buttery, just-wilted spinach brings earthy freshness. Serve it for a light lunch or as a vibrant side alongside flatbreads or grilled meats.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Thoroughly mix the cottage cheese, 1 clove of garlic, cardamom, and cloves in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate until you are ready to serve.
- 2
Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, ginger, green chile pepper, and 2 cloves of garlic; cook and stir until the onion is softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the spinach and cook until just wilted. Drain any excess liquid, then serve the spinach mixture over the seasoned cottage cheese.
- Calories 399.64 kcal Moderate
- Protein 26.56 g Good Source
- Carbs 46.81 g Moderate
- Total Fat 11.71 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 7.04 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 36.11 mg Moderate
- Sodium 836.01 mg High
- Fiber 11.57 g Good Source
- Sugar 4.19 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 378.57 mg Good Source
- Iron 5.4 mg Good Source
- Potassium 1057.85 mg Good Source
- Vitamin A 2958.32 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 22.8 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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