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Szechuan Spinach

Looking for a fun way to enjoy more leafy greens? This Szechuan spinach is a little sweet, a little spicy, simple to make, and oh-so delicious!
Author: Diabetic Foodie
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Resting Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 2

Ingredients 

Instructions

  • In a heat-resistant colander, rinse and drain the spinach leaves.
    4 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
  • Heat water in a large pot. Once boiling, pour over the spinach in the colander. Allow to drain completely.
    8 cups water
  • In a small bowl, combine the scallions, honey, tamari or soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, crushed red pepper, and ginger root.
    2 scallions, 1 teaspoon honey, 1 tablespoon low-sodium tamari, ½ teaspoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper, ½ teaspoon fresh ginger root
  • Toss the spinach with the dressing, then allow it to sit for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  • Garnish with toasted sesame seeds.
    ½ teaspoon sesame seeds

Notes

This recipe is for 2 servings of spinach.
To reduce the spiciness, cut back or omit the crushed red pepper.
For a vegan meal, replace the honey with another sweetener.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Nutrition Facts
Szechuan Spinach
Amount per Serving
Calories
62
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
2
g
3
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.2
g
1
%
Trans Fat
 
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.6
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
0.6
g
Cholesterol
 
0
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
418
mg
17
%
Potassium
 
677
mg
19
%
Carbohydrates
 
7
g
2
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
 
5650
IU
113
%
Vitamin C
 
12.4
mg
15
%
Calcium
 
90
mg
9
%
Iron
 
1.8
mg
10
%
Net carbs
 
5
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.