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Tender baby spinach and red shen choy are briefly simmered just until wilted, then served very simply with a broth flavored with lightly browned garlic. I can't think of an easier way to put a delicious side dish on the table.
Note: Shen Choy is also known as red amaranth and can be found in most Asian markets. If unavailable, you can use more spinach or any semi-tender green like watercress, iceberg lettuce, or snow pea shoots.
Recipe Facts
Ingredients
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Kosher salt
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6 ounces (about 1 1/2 quarts tightly packed leaves) baby spinach, trimmed and washed
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6 ounces (about 1 1/2 quarts tightly packed leaves) red shen choy, trimmed and washed (see note)
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1 tablespoon vegetable, canola, or peanut oil
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6 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
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1 1/2 cups homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock
Directions
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the shen choy and boil for 1 minute. Add spinach and continue boiling 1 minute longer. Drain well and place in a large shallow serving bowl.
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Heat the oil in a small saucepan over medium heat until shimmering. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until it’s a little soft and starting to turn golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add the broth, bring it to a boil, and season it with salt if needed. Pour the hot broth with the garlic on top of the greens. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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65 | Calories |
4g | Fat |
6g | Carbs |
4g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 3 to 4 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 65 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 4g | 5% |
Saturated Fat 1g | 4% |
Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
Sodium 338mg | 15% |
Total Carbohydrate 6g | 2% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 7% |
Total Sugars 0g | |
Protein 4g | |
Vitamin C 30mg | 150% |
Calcium 159mg | 12% |
Iron 3mg | 15% |
Potassium 622mg | 13% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |