Description
Delicious Lebanese Spinach Stew for Cozy Nights In
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil (for sautéing)
- 1 pound Lean ground beef
- 2 teaspoons 7 Spice (for authentic flavor)
- 2 teaspoons Salt (divided)
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper
- 5 cloves Garlic (minced)
- ½ teaspoon Crushed red pepper
- 20 ounces Frozen spinach (Two 10-ounce bags)
- 3 cups Chicken broth
- ¼ cup Cilantro (chopped)
- 1 juice Lemon
- ⅓ cup Pine nuts (toasted)
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Once warm, toast the pine nuts until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and set aside for later.
- Cook the remaining olive oil in the same pot, then add the lean ground beef. Brown the beef while seasoning it with 7 Spice, 1 teaspoon of salt, and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper.
- Sauté the minced garlic in the pot for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the frozen spinach and cook until fully thawed and well incorporated, about 4-5 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Season the soup with the remaining salt, black pepper, crushed red pepper, chopped cilantro, and the juice of one lemon. Stir well and taste to adjust seasonings.
- Serve hot, garnished with the toasted pine nuts.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Lebanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Lebanese Spinach Stew