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Japanese Sesame Spinach




Source of Recipe


Moosewood Low Fat Favorites






List of Ingredients



• 16 to 20 ounces fresh spinach
  
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  
• 2 teaspoons sugar
  
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  






Instructions



1. Clean and stem the spinach leaves. Shake off excess water and place the spinach in a covered pot.
   
2. In a dry skillet on medium heat, roast the sesame seeds, stirring continuously, for a couple of minutes, until the seeds are fragrant and golden. With a morter and pestle, gring together the sesame seeds and sugar, add the soy sauce, and stir to make a paste (see note). Place the pot of spinach on high heat and steam for 2 or 3 minutes, until it is wilted but still bright green. Drain. Toss the spinach with sesame paste to coat the leaves evenly.
   
3. Servings: 4
   
4. per 4 ounce serving-60 cal, 4.1g pro, 2.6g fat, 7.3g carb, 0mg chol, 290mg sod, 3.5g fiber
   






Final Comments


Note: If you don't have a mortar and pestle, crush the sesame seeds between 2 sheets of wax paper with a rolling pin. Stir the sugar and soy sauce until the sugar dissolves and then add the crushed sesame seeds.