Ethiopian Spiced Cottage Cheese

Ethiopian Spiced Cottage Cheese

by Nora Riviere 2 years ago
4.2 (9)
10 minutes
232.4 kcal
14.4 g carbs
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Description

A unique blend of wilted greens and spiced cottage cheese makes for a complex and appealing appetizer.

Ingredients
  • 1 (16 ounce) package cottage cheese
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
  • 1 green chile pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 pounds spinach leaves, cut into 2-inch pieces
Directions
  1. 1. Mix cottage cheese, 1 clove of garlic, cardamom, and cloves thoroughly in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  2. 2. Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion, ginger, green chile pepper, and 2 cloves of garlic; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the spinach and cook until just wilted. Drain any excess liquid, and serve the spinach mixture over the seasoned cottage cheese.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 4 servings
calories: 232.4 kcal
carbohydrates: 14.4 g
protein: 21.1 g
saturated fat: 7 g
cholesterol: 32.1 mg
sodium: 675.8 mg
fiber: 5.5 g
sugar: 2.3 g