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Spinach And Nut Salad
(Borani Esfanaj)
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| What You Need: |
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1˝ pounds (2 bunches) fresh spinach
˝ cup minced onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup yogurt
1 clove garlic, minced
˝ teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons chopped, fresh mint or 1 teaspoon dried mint
˝ cup chopped walnuts
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| How To Cook: |
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1. Wash the spinach thoroughly and drain. Remove coarse stems and chop finely.
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2. Put in a covered casserole and cook in the microwave oven until barely tender (about 4 to 5 minutes).
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3. Add the onion and oil to the spinach and mix carefully so as not to mash the vegetable.
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4. Add the garlic, salt, pepper and mint to the yogurt. Stir gently into the spinach.
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5. Chill. Garnish with the nuts.
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TIP:
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Take care not to overcook the spinach and to allow for residual cooking. The spinach should be tender but not mushy.
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