Traditional Spinach Pkhali
Spinach Pkhali
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Category
Appetizer
Cuisine
Georgian cuisine
Author:
Teona M
Servings
2
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Calories
200
This spinach pkhali recipe by Suneli Valley is a delicious, healthy Georgian dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of spinach, spices and herbs makes for a flavorful and hearty dish that will leave you feeling satisfied. This dish is also very easy to make, so it is ideal for those who do not have a lot of time to cook. Whether you are looking for a quick, healthy meal or a dish to impress your guests, this spinach pkhali recipe is sure to please.
Ingredients
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A pinch of Khmeli Suneli
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17 oz – of Fresh Spinach
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2 – cloves of garlic
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3.5 oz of Walnuts
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1 bunch – Cilantro
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1 small onion
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As desired – Svanetian salt
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Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Boil a gallon of water.
Thoroughly wash the spinach, putting it in a bowl, pour the boiling water over it and let it sit for 1 minute. Throw the spinach into a colander and squeeze the water out.
Wash and chop the cilantro. Peel and chop the onions and garlic, mix them in a blender along with the walnuts, cilantro, spices, salt, and pepper. Continue blending until thoroughly mixed.
Run the parboiled spinach through a meat grinder, then mix it with the nut mixture. Roll the mixture into balls and put them on a plate.
Garnish with greens or pomegranate seeds and serve.
Recipe Note
Best Way to Serve:
Pkhali is made from finely chopped vegetables that are cooked and mixed with a spicy walnut paste. Pkhali can be made from various vegetables such as spinach, beetroot, cabbage, nettle leaves.The more famous are spinach and beetroot. As a staple of the traditional Georgian kitchen, it is often seen at the dinner table garnished with pomegranate seeds and served alongside Badrijani (eggplant rolls).
We hope you enjoyed this spinach pkhali recipe. This dish is a great option for a healthy, hearty meal that is easy to make. If you are looking for a dish to impress your guests, this recipe is sure to do the trick. Thanks for reading and we hope you have a great day.
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Nutrition
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 1 portion
- per serving
- Calories
- 200
- Carbs
- 10.3 grams
- 4%
- Sugar
- 2 grams
- Fiber
- 4.9 grams
- 18%
- Protein
- 7.7 grams
- 15%
- Fat
- 16 grams
- 21%
- Sodium
- 101 milligrams
- 4%
- Potassium
- 865 milligrams
- 18%