Spinach and Chickpea Saag

A dish that reminds me of homecooked meals from my childhood. Ginger, garlic, masala and the unmistakable mountains of spinach that were referred to ...A dish that reminds me of homecooked meals from my childhood. Ginger, garlic, masala and the unmistakable mountains of spinach that were referred to as ‘power food’ even before the marketing hype started!



I tend to make a big batch of this so I can have plenty of leftovers to either freeze or enjoy as lunches later in the week.
Read more A dish that reminds me of homecooked meals from my childhood. Ginger, garlic, masala and the unmistakable mountains of spinach that were referred to as ‘power food’ even before the marketing hype started!



I tend to make a big batch of this so I can have plenty of leftovers to either freeze or enjoy as lunches later in the week.
A dish that reminds me of homecooked meals from my childhood. Ginger, garlic, masala and the unmistakable mountains of spinach that were referred to as ‘power food’ even before the marketing hype started!

I tend to make a big batch of this so I can have plenty of leftovers to either freeze or enjoy as lunches later in the week.

Prep time
11 mins
Cook time
30 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
No
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
Prebiotics
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
Prebiotics
Herbs &
spices

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

9g
Protein
177kcal
Calories
7g
Total Fat
23g
Carbs
5g
Sugars
9g
Fibre
155mg
Calcium
12%
 
4mg
Iron
22%
 
110mg
Magnesium
26%
 
836mg
Potassium
18%
 
368mg
Sodium
16%
 
1mg
Vitamin B1
83%
 
0mcg
Vitamin B12
0%
0mcg
Vitamin D
0%
2.8mg
Vitamin E
19%
 
100mcg
Vitamin B9
25%
 
221mcg
Vitamin A
25%
 
33mg
Vitamin C
37%
 
1.4mg
Zinc
13%
 
20mcg
Vitamin K
17%
 
0.3mg
Copper
33%
 
0.2mg
Vitamin B2
15%
 
1.9mg
Vitamin B3
12%
 
0.5mg
Vitamin B6
29%
 
166mg
Phosphorus
13%
 
Protein: 9g; Calories: 177kcal; Total Fat: 7g; Carbs: 23g; Sugars: 5g; Fibre: 9g; Calcium: 155mg (12%); Iron: 4mg (22%); Magnesium: 110mg (26%); Potassium: 836mg (18%); Sodium: 368mg (16%); Vitamin B1: 1mg (83%); Vitamin B12: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin D: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin E: 2.8mg (19%); Vitamin B9: 100mcg (25%); Vitamin A: 221mcg (25%); Vitamin C: 33mg (37%); Zinc: 1.4mg (13%); Vitamin K: 20mcg (17%); Copper: 0.3mg (33%); Vitamin B2: 0.2mg (15%); Vitamin B3: 1.9mg (12%); Vitamin B6: 0.5mg (29%); Phosphorus: 166mg (13%)
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Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
Prebiotics
Herbs &
spices
Contains

Ingredients

Serves 4
or coconut oil
white onion
chopped
garlic cloves
finely sliced
grated
mustard seeds
black
coriander (ground)
red chilli flakes
curry leaves
vegetable stock
chickpeas (can)
drained
coriander
juiced
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Method

1

Gather and prepare your ingredients.

2

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic and ginger. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until fragrant.

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