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Coconut Spinach – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Coconut Spinach

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 69
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs (24 oz / 680g) baby spinach
  • 1 tbsp (0.1 oz / 3g) chopped cilantro
  • 0.25 cups (2 fl oz / 60g) coconut cream
  • 1 tbsp (0.2 oz / 7g) chili powder
  • 0.1 tsp (0.5g / 0.02 oz) salt
  • 0.1 tsp (0.5g / 0.02 oz) black pepper
  • Use True Coconut Cream: For the richest, most velvety texture, make sure you are using canned coconut cream, not coconut milk. If you only have full-fat coconut milk on hand, refrigerate the can overnight and scoop out only the thick solid layer at the top.
  • Manage the Moisture: Spinach naturally releases a lot of water when pressure-cooked. If your finished dish is too watery after opening the Instant Pot, switch to the Saute function for 2–3 minutes to let the excess liquid evaporate.
  • Boost the Flavor Profile: To elevate the spices, try blooming your chili powder. You can do this by briefly sautéing the chili powder in a tiny drop of coconut oil on the Instant Pot's Saute mode for 30 seconds before adding the spinach and coconut cream. A tiny dash of freshly grated nutmeg also pairs beautifully with creamy greens!
  • 1.5 lbs (680 g / 24 oz) Pack the Spinach of fresh baby spinach will look like a massive mountain in your Instant Pot. Don't worry! Gently press it down as you fill the stainless steel insert; it will wilt down significantly under pressure.

Method
 

  1. Add the 1. 5 lbs (24 oz / 680g) baby spinach, 1 tbsp (0. 1 oz / 3g) chopped cilantro, 0. 25 cups (2 fl oz / 60g) coconut cream, 1 tbsp (0. 2 oz / 7g) chili powder, and the 0. 1 tsp (0. 5g / 0.18 oz) salt and black pepper directly into the stainless steel inner pot of your Instant Pot.
  2. Secure the lid onto the Instant Pot, ensure the steam release valve is set to the sealing position, and select manual mode to cook on High pressure for 7 minutes.
  3. Allow the Instant Pot to naturally release its pressure for exactly 5 minutes once the cooking cycle is complete, then carefully switch the valve to venting to release any remaining steam.
  4. Remove the lid safely, give the greens a gentle stir to fully incorporate the coconut cream and spices, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 69kcalCarbohydrates: 6.8gProtein: 5gFat: 3.5g

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