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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
Ethiopian-Style Spiced Cottage Cheese with Gingered Spinach
  1. 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. 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.