Easy Palak Paneer

Name: Easy Palak Paneer
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 34 min
Total time: 59 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 onion, diced; 6 cloves garlic, crushed; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 2 teaspoons ground turmeric; 2 teaspoons garam masala; 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes; 2 teaspoons curry powder; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup water; 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained; 3 tomatoes, diced; 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger root; 2 cups cubed paneer

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A delicious Indian dish, good on its own or served with rice or naan bread. Substitute tofu for paneer to make it vegan.

Recipe by Melanie Lacaille

Updated on January 7, 2022

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

34 mins

Additional Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

59 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 onion, diced
6 cloves garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
2 teaspoons garam masala
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons curry powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
3 tomatoes, diced
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger root
2 cups cubed paneer

Directions

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion until slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, coriander, turmeric, garam masala, red pepper flakes, curry powder, cumin, and salt; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Mix water, spinach, tomatoes, and ginger into the onion mixture; simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
Transfer spinach mixture to a blender and blend until smooth.
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir paneer until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir pureed spinach mixture into skillet with paneer. Cook until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

195	Calories
9g	Fat
16g	Carbs
15g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 195
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g	12%
Saturated Fat 3g	15%
Cholesterol 11mg	4%
Sodium 773mg	34%
Total Carbohydrate 16g	6%
Dietary Fiber 6g	20%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 15g
Vitamin C 20mg	101%
Calcium 212mg	16%
Iron 3mg	19%
Potassium 711mg	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.