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Curried Corn & Spinach

Written by Shikha   |   Last updated: May 19, 2024

 

Curried Corn & Spinach

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This super-easy-to-make side dish will quickly become your family’s favorite -- it’s certainly ours! Because I always have corn in my freezer and baby spinach in my refrigerator, this is usually my go-to in a pinch when I just don’t feel like going to the grocery store.  
Servings: 6
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients 

  • 1 teaspoon canola oil or oil of choice
  • 1/4 teaspoon coriander seeds, (coarsely crushed in mortar pestle or spice grinder)
  • 1/2 cup red onion, (chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, (finely chopped)
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 1/2 cups corn kernels, (thawed if frozen)
  • 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • Salt, (to taste)
  • Cilantro, (for garnish)
  • Lemon juice, (for garnish)

Instructions 

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Add coarsely crushed coriander seeds and cook for 1 minute. 
  • Add onion and garlic and cook until translucent (about 4-5 minutes).
  • Add red pepper flakes and corn and mix, then cook for 5 minutes. 
  • Add in spices and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add spinach, salt, and 2 -3 tablespoons water, then cover and cook for 5 minutes. 
  • Mix well, then taste and adjust salt and heat. 
  • Continue to cook until greens are wilted and corn is cooked (about 4-5 minutes). 
  • Garnish with cilantro and a dash of lemon juice.

BON APPÉTIT!

    Shikha - Veggiecurean founder and recipe creator
    Shikha

    Shikha, creator of Veggiecurean, develops accessible vegetarian and vegan recipes with global influences. With training from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and culinary schools, she combines technical expertise with practical plant-based cooking. Every recipe is thoroughly tested in her home kitchen to ensure success for home cooks.

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