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The Easiest, Creamiest Greens Youll Ever Make! – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

The Easiest, Creamiest Greens You'll Ever Make!

This Instant Pot recipe transforms simple greens into a vibrant, flavor-packed side dish in just 15 minutes. Tender spinach, sweet cherry tomatoes, and crisp bell peppers swim in a luxuriously creamy and spicy sauce.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 serving
Calories: 271
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups (60 g / 2.12 oz) spinach, chopped
  • 1 cup (150 g / 5.3 oz) cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 medium -sized red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 medium -sized onion, chopped
  • 2 tbsp (30 g / 1.06 oz) full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp (4 g / 0.14 oz) fresh chives, finely chopped
  • 3 tbsp (42 g / 1.48 oz) butter
  • ¼ cup (55 g / 1.94 oz) cottage cheeseSpices
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) smoked paprika, ground
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) cayenne pepper, ground
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) salt
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp black pepper, ground
  • For a creamier, less watery result, give the chopped spinach a good squeeze after washing to remove as much excess moisture as possible before adding it to the pot.
  • To prevent the Greek yogurt from curdling, stir it in during the last couple of minutes of cooking over gentle heat and avoid bringing it to a rapid boil.

Method
 

  1. Directions1. Thoroughly rinse the spinach under cold water, drain well, and chop into small pieces.
  2. Set aside. 2. Plug in your Instant Pot and select the 'Sauté' function.
  3. Add the butter and allow it to melt completely, stirring with a wooden spatula. 3.
  4. Add the chopped spinach, onions, cherry tomatoes, and bell pepper to the pot.
  5. Stir-fry for 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften. 4.
  6. Sprinkle in the smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.
  7. Stir well to combine and continue to cook for another 5 minutes. 5.
  8. Stir in the Greek yogurt and cook for 2 more minutes until everything is heated through and the sauce is creamy. 6.
  9. Turn off the Instant Pot. Carefully transfer the creamy spinach to a serving plate, top with dollops of cottage cheese, and garnish with fresh chives. 7.
  10. Serve immediately and enjoy!
  11. Adjust the spice level to your liking.
  12. Reduce the cayenne pepper to ½ tsp for a milder flavor, or omit it entirely if you're sensitive to heat.
  13. Turn this side into a light main course by stirring in a can of drained chickpeas or some cooked, shredded chicken at the very end.

Nutrition

Calories: 271kcalCarbohydrates: 13.7gProtein: 9.9gFat: 19.2g

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