Sautéed Spinach with Garlic and Injera Crumbs

A flavorful and nutritious side dish featuring sautéed spinach with garlic, topped with crispy injera crumbs for a delightful textural contrast.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Total Time

25 minutes

Calories

275

Level

Easy

Yields

4 servings

Cost

£1.31

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Ingredients

Servings

1poundFresh Spinach(Thoroughly washed and dried)

£2.00

1largeInjera(Stale injera works best)

£2.50

4clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.30

3tablespoonsOlive Oil(Extra virgin)

£0.25

0.5teaspoonSalt(Or to taste)

£0.01

0.3teaspoonBlack Pepper(Freshly ground, or to taste)

£0.02

1tablespoonLemon Juice(Freshly squeezed)

£0.15

Total Cost

£5.23

£1.31 per serving

The Method

1
Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) if using oven method for crispy injera. Otherwise, proceed to the next step.
2
Tear the injera into small, bite-sized pieces.
3
If using the oven, spread the injera pieces on a baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until crispy, flipping halfway through. Alternatively, toast the injera in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until crispy. Set aside.
4
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
5
Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute, or until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
6
Add the spinach to the skillet in batches, stirring until it wilts down. Continue adding spinach until all of it has been added and wilted. This might take a few minutes.
7
Season with salt and pepper.
8
Stir in the lemon juice.
9
Remove the spinach from the heat and transfer to a serving dish.
10
Top with the crispy injera crumbs and serve immediately.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (140g)

275 kcal / 1151 kJ

Carbs

25g

10% of RDA

Fat

17g

24% of RDA

Protein

11g

22% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

9 g

30% of RDA

Sugar

5 g

6% of RDA

Sodium

500 mg

22% of RDA

Saturated Fat

2.5 g

13% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the skillet along with the garlic.

You can substitute kale or other leafy greens for spinach.

If you don't have injera, you can use croutons or toasted bread crumbs instead.

To prepare the Injera ahead of time, you can store crispy Injera in an air tight container for up to 3 days.

Cooking Equipment

Large Skillet

Oven (optional)

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