Ispanak Tarator

Name: Ispanak Tarator
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh spinach, chopped; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup strained Greek yogurt; 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped; 1/2 tsp fine sea salt

A savory Turkish spinach meze featuring sautéed spinach folded into garlic-infused yogurt with chopped walnuts.

18 minEasyServes 4160 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb fresh spinach, chopped
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup strained Greek yogurt
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
1/2 tsp fine sea salt

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2

Add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
3

Add 1 lb chopped fresh spinach and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until completely wilted and excess liquid evaporates.
4

Remove spinach mixture from heat and let cool to room temperature.
5

In a bowl, mix 1 cup strained Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, and 1/2 tsp fine sea salt together.
6

Fold in cooled spinach mixture, stir well, and chill before serving.

Questions

Can I make Ispanak Tarator dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1 cup strained Greek yogurt. Swap the yogurt for an unsweetened coconut or soy yogurt. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Ispanak Tarator keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Ispanak Tarator?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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