Palak Matar Paneer

Palak Matar Paneer is an absolute favourite. Usually made with heavy cream and lots of calories, this delicious healthy version has tons of nutrients ...Palak Matar Paneer is an absolute favourite. Usually made with heavy cream and lots of calories, this delicious healthy version has tons of nutrients and bags of flavour. Read more Palak Matar Paneer is an absolute favourite. Usually made with heavy cream and lots of calories, this delicious healthy version has tons of nutrients and bags of flavour. Palak Matar Paneer is an absolute favourite. Usually made with heavy cream and lots of calories, this delicious healthy version has tons of nutrients and bags of flavour.

Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
25 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
No
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
Herbs &
spices
Greens
Contains
Dairy
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
Herbs &
spices
Greens

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

21g
Protein
448kcal
Calories
32g
Total Fat
23g
Carbs
7g
Sugars
7g
Fibre
625mg
Calcium
48%
 
5mg
Iron
28%
 
132mg
Magnesium
31%
 
886mg
Potassium
19%
 
106mg
Sodium
5%
 
0mg
Vitamin B1
0%
0mcg
Vitamin B12
0%
0mcg
Vitamin D
0%
4.2mg
Vitamin E
28%
 
236mcg
Vitamin B9
59%
 
594mcg
Vitamin A
66%
 
113mg
Vitamin C
126%
 
3.3mg
Zinc
30%
 
462mcg
Vitamin K
385%
 
0.3mg
Copper
33%
 
0.4mg
Vitamin B2
31%
 
2.5mg
Vitamin B3
16%
 
0.5mg
Vitamin B6
29%
 
383mg
Phosphorus
31%
 
Protein: 21g; Calories: 448kcal; Total Fat: 32g; Carbs: 23g; Sugars: 7g; Fibre: 7g; Calcium: 625mg (48%); Iron: 5mg (28%); Magnesium: 132mg (31%); Potassium: 886mg (19%); Sodium: 106mg (5%); Vitamin B1: 0mg (0%); Vitamin B12: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin D: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin E: 4.2mg (28%); Vitamin B9: 236mcg (59%); Vitamin A: 594mcg (66%); Vitamin C: 113mg (126%); Zinc: 3.3mg (30%); Vitamin K: 462mcg (385%); Copper: 0.3mg (33%); Vitamin B2: 0.4mg (31%); Vitamin B3: 2.5mg (16%); Vitamin B6: 0.5mg (29%); Phosphorus: 383mg (31%)
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Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
Herbs &
spices
Greens
Contains
Dairy

Ingredients

Serves 4
paneer
Swaps: extra firm tofu
4cm cubed
curry powder
coconut oil
white onion
Swaps: leek, spring onion, red onion
diced
green pepper
diced
mustard seeds
garam masala
grated
garlic cloves
grated
peas (frozen)
vegetable stock cube
yoghurt (plantbased)
or regular
coriander
chopped
water
to mix with the stock cube
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Method

1

Gather your ingredients. Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan).

2

Put the paneer into a baking tray, then add the olive oil and curry powder and toss to coat. Bake for 20 minutes until crispy, turning halfway.

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