SAUTÉED SPINACH WITH YOGURT-GARLIC SAUCE

Ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds fresh spinach, with stems attached
Coarse salt
4 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
2 large onions, peeled and finely chopped
1/2 cup water
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup plain thick Turkish or Greek yogurt
1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed with salt to a puree
Paprika

Instructions:

Wash the spinach and stems until water runs clear; drain. Cook the spinach and stems for 10 minutes in boiling water; drain, refresh, drain, squeeze, and chop fine.
Heat 4 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet and cook the onions, with a pinch of salt and 1/4 cup of water, for 10 minutes, covered. When the water evaporates, slowly let the onions turn golden, stirring occasionally. Add the spinach, and cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes. Blend in the remaining 1/4 cup water and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
In a small bowl, beat together the yogurt and the garlic. Spread the spinach on a small serving plate, smooth it, and top with yogurt. Decorate with paprika and a drizzle of olive oil.

Per Serving: Calories: 164

Yield:

4 servings

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