Asian Sauteed Spinach with Toasted Sesame Seeds - 2 pts xp

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Sauteed Spinach with Toasted Sesame Seeds - 2 pts

2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil

1 tablespoon sesame seeds

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 teaspoons minced ginger

1 10-ounce bag fresh spinach (see Ingredient note), tough stems removed

2 teaspoons rice vinegar

1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce

 

 

 

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high

heat. Add sesame seeds, garlic and ginger; cook, stirring, until

fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add spinach and cook, stirring, until just

wilted, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vinegar and soy

sauce. Serve immediately.

 

Makes 2 servings

ACTIVE TIME: 15 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 15 minutes

 

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 102 calories; 7 g fat (1 g sat, 3

g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 7 g carbohydrate; 5 g protein; 4 g fiber;

195 mg sodium; 732 mg potassium.

1/2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1 1/2 vegetable, 1 1/2 fat

 

Source: EatingWell Diabetes Cookbook

Formatted by Chupa Babi in MC: 041507

 

TIP: Ingredient note: The sturdier texture of mature spinach stands up

better to sauteing than baby spinach and it's a more economical

choice. We prefer to serve baby spinach raw.

 

A delicious and quick spinach saute is a nice addition to any meal.

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