Spicy Spinach with Sunflower Seeds
Steamed spinach gets a little kick and crunch from spiced, toasted sunflower seeds.
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Steamed spinach gets a little kick and crunch from spiced, toasted sunflower seeds.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds
- 2 Tbs. plus 2 tsp. olive oil, divided
- 1 Tbs. plus 2 tsp. barbecue or jerk seasoning, divided
- 2 lb. spinach leaves
- 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar
Preparation
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Stir together sunflower seeds, 2 tsp. oil, and 2 tsp. seasoning in small bowl. Spread on small baking sheet, and bake 5 to 7 minutes, or until light brown. Set aside.
2. Heat remaining 2 Tbs. oil in large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add remaining 1 Tbs. seasoning, and cook 30 seconds. Add spinach leaves in 3 or 4 batches, turning with tongs to wilt evenly. Let cook 1 minute, then remove pan from heat, stir in vinegar, and season with salt and pepper, if desired. Sprinkle with sunflower seeds just before serving.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 117
- Carbohydrate Content 6 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 9 g
- Fiber Content 3 g
- Protein Content 5 g
- Saturated Fat Content 1 g
- Sodium Content 666 mg
- Sugar Content 0.5 g