Spinach Masala with Brown Rice and Naan Bread

Spinach Masala with Brown Rice and Naan Bread

This Spinach Masala with Brown Rice and Naan Bread is full of so much goodness and a breeze to make, perfect for those crazy week night dinners!

Ingredients

1Tbsp
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
2tsp
Ground Ginger
2cloves
Garlic, minced
1cup
Sweet Onion, chopped
1bag(16 oz)
Frozen Spinach
1 1/2cups
Water
2tsp
Ground Cumin
1tsp
Garam Masala
1tsp
Ground Coriander
1tsp
Chili Powder
1tsp
Curry Powder
1tsp
Smoked Paprika
1tsp
Salt
1/2tsp
Ground Black Pepper
1/2tsp
Ground Turmeric
1can(14.5 oz)
Diced Tomatoes
1/2cup
Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milkor Nut Milk of Choice
1can(15.5 oz)
Chickpeasrinsed, drained, and slightly mashed
to taste
Brown Rice, cooked
6pieces
Garlic Naans
Nutrition Per Serving
Calories
398
Fat
12.2 g
Protein
12.3 g
Carbs
59.0 g

Cooking Instructions

step 1

Add Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (1 Tbsp) and Ground Ginger (2 tsp) to large sauce pan over medium heat.

step 2

Stir oil and ginger together, then add Garlic (2 cloves) and Sweet Onion (1 cup). Cook over medium heat for 5-6 minutes or until onions have softened and are translucent.

step 3

While the onions are cooking, place Frozen Spinach (1 bag) in a medium saucepan​ with water, bring to a boil and cook 4-6 minutes or until spinach is tender.

step 4

Remove from heat and allow to cool 5 minutes or so, then transfer to refrigerator on hot pad for another 5-7 minutes. This is to make sure the spinach and water have cooled enough to be transferred to a food processor.

step 5

While spinach cools, preheat oven to 445 degrees F (230 degrees C).

step 6

Once spinach has cooled, add it to the bowl of a food processor. Add Water (1 1/2 cups) and pulse several times to better chop the spinach, careful not to puree.

step 7

Once onions have softened and are translucent, add Garam Masala (1 tsp), Ground Cumin (2 tsp), Ground Coriander (1 tsp), Chili Powder (1 tsp), Smoked Paprika (1 tsp), Ground Turmeric (1/2 tsp), Curry Powder (1 tsp), Salt (1 tsp) and Ground Black Pepper (1/2 tsp). Stir and cook for about 3-4 minutes.

step 8

Then add the Diced Tomatoes (1 can), stir to combine, and cook for another five minutes or until the tomato begin to break down. Use back of fork to mash larger tomatoes pieces. Stir Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk (1/2 cup) into the skillet, then add the cooked and blended spinach along with the water.

step 9

Finally, add the Chickpeas (1 can), then stir to combine all ingredients. Taste to see if more salt or seasonings are desired.

step 10

Just before you’re ready to serve, place Garlic Naans (6 pieces) on baking sheet and heat in the oven for 1 1/2-2 minutes or until hot.

step 11

Serve Spinach Marsala hot over Brown Rice (to taste) with naan bread.