1/2 cup Sliced scallions
2 Garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp Turmeric
2 tbsp Olive oil
3 cup Coarsely grated carrots
1 Celery rib, grated
1/2 cup Vegetable stock
1 tsp Grated fresh gingerroot
1/2 tsp Coriander powder
1/2 cup Grated fresh coconut
1 1/4 cup Frozen spinach - thawed and drained
Directions
Saute scallions, garlic and turmeric in oil until scallions are soft.
Add remaining ingredients, simmer for 10 minutes and serve.
Per serving: 124 cal, 3 g prot, 80 mg sod, 13 g carb, 8 g fat, 0 mg
chol, 78 mg calcium
HINT: Substitute packaged shredded coconut for fresh
Source: Vegetarian Gourmet, Autumn 1993 Typed for you by Karen
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Servings: 6 servings
Gingered Carrot And Spinach Supreme (Shaahi Palak) Recipe brought to you by Recipe Ideas
Categories: Vegetables; Diabetic; Vegetarian; Side Dishes
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