The dive of spinach with pistachios and zhoug is a creamy and vegetable -rich recipe with Greek yogurt rich in protein and walnut pistachios. A thread of spicy Zhoug brings it to the next level, adding a bright and Herby kick that makes every bite irresistible, perfect for parties or snacks!
I dreamed of this dive of spinach with pistachios and zhoug a few weeks ago, wanting to take a dip with a profile similar to the dive of Greek yogurt of spinach, but with more heat, more herbs and more consistency from a lot of zhoug, the spicy sauce of Cilando that I had in my refrigerator. Voila! A new favorite of the party was born.
It combines the rich creaminess of the simple Greek yogurt with a thin nulba from crushed pistachios and the delicate and citrus heat of Aleppo Pepper with lemon zest. The result is a dive ready for the party that has benefits for health; Greek yogurt and pistachios give him more proteins. To amplify the green atmosphere, I added a lot of bleached spinach: it doesn’t taste it much, but it is there, adding color and a push of nutrients.
It is excellent for entertaining or as a fun and unexpected addition to a spread of mezze. Serve it with pita chips, favorite crackers, sesame sticks or even fresh vegetables to immerse yourself. Please, take another 3 minutes to prepare the Zhoug sauce!
This North African coriander sauce with Jalapeños and citrus fruits is delicious from a later level. It adds a layer of Herby and bright flavor that really raises this vegetable dip recipe. Do you have leftovers? Use it to dress the red snapper in the oven or simply see where you lead your inspiration!
What’s in the dive of spinach with pistachios and zhoug?
With just a handful of ingredients, this vegetable sauce recipe manages to be both nutritious and delicious! Don’t skip the Zhoug: it’s the secret of bringing this dip to the next level! Here’s everything you need:
- Spinach for children: Bianch and mixed in the dip, the spinach add a beautiful green color and extra nutrients without overwhelming the flavor. I used spinach for fresh children during the development of this recipe, but you could also use frozen spinach, thawed and well torn.
- Shelled pistachios: These add a slightly sweet and hazelly depth and help to create a rich and creamy consistency. Note that if your pistachios are roasted and salted, it is likely that you can jump by adding further salt to this recipe/
- Simple Greek yogurt It acts as the basis of this dip! Often, spicy and full of proteins, it makes this Dip ultra-Crema while keeping it light and refreshing.
- Garlic: Just a small one is enough to add a punch and complete the flavors: rawing garlic makes a long way!
- Aleppo Pepper: A hot and slightly sweet spice with slight heat that gives this delicate football. If you don’t have Aleppo Pepper, you can replace a mix of smoked paprika and only a pinch of cayenna.
- Limone fanta: A small lemon zest illuminates everything. You will only need joy here, then clinging to the rest of the lemon to be used in another recipe.
- Kosher and black pepper salt salt They are essential to bring out all the flavors of the other ingredients. Taste them and regularly according to need.
- Zhoug It is a NorthFrican Herby and spicy sauce with coriander, Jalapeños and citrus fruits that contrasts with the creamy yogurt sauce and pops every bite. It is worth more minutes to create yours!
- Pita Chips or Cracker: The homemade pita chips are the perfect crunchy companion to collect this creamy dip. You can also serve it with fresh vegetables for a lighter option.
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Make the Zhoug first. This tasty coriander sauce will keep in the fridge for a maximum of 2 weeks so that you can plan in advance and use any leftovers on anything, from your morning eggs to fish dinners of the week. Once this is cured of you, you can take the dive of spinach of yogurt.
What to serve with this dip
Even if my first thought for this dive was to serve it with chips and pita vegetables, it is more flexible than that!
You can also spread it on Sandwich Pita or cook it on sweet potatoes loaded or roasted vegetables for a further punch of flavor. I also think it would be delicious to cook like sauce on a steak with grilled skirt or grilled salmon with a crispy vegetable salad.
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Zhoug: You can make the Zhoug with up to two weeks in advance and keep it in the fridge in an airtight container.
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Blanch the spinach and dry well. Fill an average saucepan about three quarters with water. Prepare a large bowl full of frozen water. Bring the water to the boiling pan and add the spinach. Cook until it is passionate about a minute, then transfer the spinach to the frozen water until it is completely cooled. Drain very well and squeeze the spinach as dry as possible.
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Crush the pistachios. Add the pistachios to the bowl of a small food processor equipped with a blade S. Close the lid and perform the processor until the pistachios are finely cut. Remove about 3 tablespoons of crushed pistachios and set aside to garnish.
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Take the dip. To the food processor with crushed pistachios, add the bleached spinach, Greek yogurt, garlic, aleppo pepper, lemon zest and a pinch of kosher and black pepper salt. Close the lid and perform the food processor until the mixture is thick and creamy.
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Finish and serve. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with zhougs and reserved chopped pistachios. Serve with pita chips or your favorite crackers.
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- Do in advance: The yogurt dip will be fine for a maximum of 2 days kept in the fridge in a strictly sealed container.
- Nutritional information does not include Zhoug.
Calories: 140.5KcalCarbohydrates: 9.7GProtein: 11.1GFat: 7.4GSaturated fat: 1GPolynsaturo fat: 2.2GMonolysatuine fat: 3.7GTrans fat: 0.003GCholesterol: 3.3mgSodium: 52.5mgPotassium: 443.1mgFiber: 2.8GSugar: 4GVitamin A: 2827.6IuVitamin C: 18.5mgSoccer: 124.9mgIron: 1.6mg
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