Sesame Spinach

7 ingredients
19 steps

Ingredients

  • Coarse salt
  • 2 pounds spinach (about 2 bunches), tough stems trimmed, washed, and drained
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons low-sodium tamari soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons rice vinegar (unseasoned)
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons mirin (rice wine)
  • 3 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted (page 57)

Directions

  1. 1
    Prepare a large ice-water bath.
  2. 2
    Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add 1 tablespoon salt.
  3. 3
    Blanch spinach just until wilted, about 30 seconds.
  4. 4
    Drain in a colander, then set colander in the ice bath.
  5. 5
    When spinach is completely cooled, transfer colander to sink and drain again.
  6. 6
    Squeeze out excess water, then coarsely chop the spinach and place in a bowl.
  7. 7
    In a small bowl, whisk together sesame oil, tamari, vinegar, and mirin until blended.
  8. 8
    Add dressing and toasted sesame seeds to spinach; mix to combine.
  9. 9
    The spinach mixture can be refrigerated, covered tightly, up to 2 days.
  10. 10
    Serve chilled or at room temperature.
  11. 11
    (Per Serving)
  12. 12
    Calories: 163
  13. 13
    Saturated Fat: .9g
  14. 14
    Unsaturated Fat: 4.9g
  15. 15
    Cholesterol: 0mg
  16. 16
    Carbohydrates: 11.6g
  17. 17
    Protein: 9g
  18. 18
    Sodium: 533mg
  19. 19
    Fiber: 5.7g

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