Spiced Spinach (Black Mustard Seed)
Here, fresh spinach is wilted in oil scented with a dried red chili and pungent mustard seeds. These tiny seeds of the mustard plant lend a deep floral aroma and a hint of spice, along with a vibrant peppery finish. To achieve the right flavor and texture, be sure the mustard seeds “pop” in the hot oil before adding the spinach to the pan.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 7 of 8 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Sesame | 1 tbsp (14g) | 120 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Chili | 1 tsp (2.7g) | 8 |
| Spinach | 1 cup raw (30g) | 7 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Mustard | 1 tsp (5g) yellow | 3 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Seed | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 2 lb. spinach
- 1 Tbs. Indian sesame oil or vegetable oil
- 1 dried red chili
- 1 tsp. black mustard seed
- 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1/2 tsp. salt, plus more, to taste