saag paneermade by Eda

saag paneer

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Hot Flash Cook Saag Paneer

serves 4

ingredients

  • 14 oz paneer cheese, cubed
  • 1.25 lb fresh spinach, roughly chopped
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  • ½ cup low-fat Greek yogurt
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  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
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  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger, minced
  • 2 green chiles, minced
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • ½ tsp garam masala
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • ¾ cup low-sodium vegetable broth

method

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pan. Add cumin seeds and let them crackle.
  2. Add onion and cook until golden, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in garlic, ginger, and green chiles. Cook for 2 minutes.
  4. Add coriander powder, garam masala, and cayenne. Toast for 1 minute.
  5. Add chopped spinach and broth. Simmer for 8–10 minutes until spinach is soft.
  6. Blend the spinach mixture until smooth using an immersion blender.
  7. Stir in Greek yogurt and return to a gentle simmer (do not boil).
  8. Add paneer cubes and cook for 5 minutes until heated through.
  9. Season with salt and serve hot.

the swaps that make it work

Heavy cream
Low-fat Greek yogurt
Cuts saturated fat by 42%, adds 4 g protein per serving, and keeps the creamy texture.
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Ghee or vegetable oil
Extra-virgin olive oil
Reduces saturated fat and provides polyphenols for heart and inflammatory support.
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Water
Low-sodium vegetable broth
Deepens flavor while keeping sodium reasonable and adding subtle body to the sauce.
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1 lb spinach
1.25 lb spinach
More leafy greens means more iron and calcium for bone and joint health with minimal calorie increase.
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nutrition per serving

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Calories
360 kcal18% DV
Protein
22 g44% DV
Fiber
3 g12% DV
Saturated fat
8 g40% DV
Added sugar
0 g0% DV
Sodium
420 mg18% DV

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