Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Ghanaian Spinach Stew, a delicious and nutritious dish that perfectly combines fresh spinach, juicy plum tomatoes, and spicy habanero chillies. This easy-to-make stew is not just a fantastic side for traditional West African meals but also works beautifully for casual dinners or special gatherings. With its rich taste from garlic, ginger, and a blend of spices, this dish offers warmth and comfort to any dining occasion. Serve it with rice or plantains for a hearty meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil
- 4 Garlic Cloves
- 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger Root, grated
- 1 Medium Red Onion
- 2 Scotch Bonnets or Habanero Chillies
- 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
- 2 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 400 g Canned Plum Tomatoes
- 400 g Fresh Spinach
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic, grated ginger, sliced onion, and chopped chillies. Sauté for about 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in tomato paste and cook for another minute. Add smoked paprika, salt to taste, and canned tomatoes with their juices. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Roughly chop spinach and stir into the sauce, covering again to cook until wilted (about 2-4 minutes).
- Serve warm alongside rice or plantains.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Ghanaian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg