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Persian Spinach And Yogurt Dip (borani Esfanaj) Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tsps butter
  • 1/3 c finely sliced sweet onion
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 (10-oz) package fresh spinach, sliced
  • 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 quarts water
  • 1 c plain fat-free organic yogurt (such as Stonyfield Farm)

Directions
  • Step #1 Bring 2 quarts water to a boil in a Dutch oven.
  • Step #2 Add fresh spinach, & cook for 1 min.
  • Step #3 Drain well.
  • Step #4 Place spinach on several layers of paper towels; squeeze until barely moist.
  • Step #5 Melt butter in a medium nonstick skillet over med-heat/flame.
  • Step #6 Add onion & garlic; cook 6 mins or until onion is tender, stirring every once in awhile.
  • Step #7 Remove from heat; stir in the spinach & salt.
  • Step #8 Cool to about room temp.
  • Step #9 Combine spinach mixture, organic yogurt, black pepper, & ground cinnamon in a medium bowl.
  • Step #10 Let stand for 30 mins.
  • Step #11 Refrigerate until chilled.
  • Enjoy the Persian Spinach & Yogurt Dip (Borani Esfanaj) recipe

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