Spinach With Tahini

Name: Spinach With Tahini
Ingredients: 1 medium garlic clove, chopped; 3 tablespoons well-stirred tahini (Middle Eastern sesame paste); 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (to taste); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup water; 15 oz loosely packed baby spinach (24 cups); 2 teaspoons sesame seeds (optional), toasted

7 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 medium garlic clove, chopped
3 tablespoons well-stirred tahini (Middle Eastern sesame paste)
1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup water
15 oz loosely packed baby spinach (24 cups)
2 teaspoons sesame seeds (optional), toasted

Directions

1

Blend together garlic, tahini, lemon juice, salt, and 1/4 cup water in a blender until smooth.
2

Bring remaining 1/2 cup water to a simmer in a 12-inch skillet over moderately high heat.
3

Add spinach in handfuls, tossing with tongs, and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes.
4

Drain spinach in a large sieve set over a bowl, pressing to extract any excess liquid.
5

Discard liquid and wipe bowl dry, then stir together spinach and tahini mixture in bowl. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.