Description
Silky spinach and coconut delight whisks Mediterranean flavors into a luxurious culinary experience. Comfort meets elegance in this simple yet sophisticated dish you’ll savor with every delectable spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup coconut cream
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Drizzle olive oil into a spacious cooking vessel, heating it over medium flame until shimmering.
- Introduce finely diced onions and crushed garlic, gently sautéing until they transform into a golden, fragrant base.
- Cascade fresh spinach leaves into the pot, stirring continuously until they collapse and release their vibrant green essence.
- Stream chicken broth into the mixture, allowing it to gently bubble and intermingle for approximately 10 minutes, developing deep, harmonious flavors.
- Carefully transfer the aromatic blend to a blender, processing until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Reintroduce the velvety puree to the cooking pot, incorporating rich coconut cream and letting it softly simmer at low temperature for 5 minutes.
- Delicately balance the dish with salt and freshly ground pepper, adjusting seasoning to personal preference.
- Ladle the creamy, emerald-hued creation into serving bowls, presenting a luxurious keto-friendly experience bursting with nutritious ingredients.
Notes
- Swap chicken broth with vegetable broth to create a completely vegetarian version of this delightful dish.
- Consider adding a pinch of nutmeg or a dash of chili flakes to enhance the spinach’s earthy flavor profile.
- Toast some pumpkin seeds or pine nuts as a crunchy garnish to add textural contrast to the smooth, creamy base.
- For a dairy-free alternative, use full-fat coconut cream and ensure all ingredients are plant-based to maintain the recipe’s keto-friendly status.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg