Simple but very tasty spinach recipe. South African Youtuber

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil has healthy fats, while sunflower oil is more affordable.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats and are often cheaper.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth can be healthier and more economical.

Wash fresh spinach thoroughly under cold water.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add minced garlic and diced onion to the skillet; sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

Add spinach to the skillet; cook until wilted, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.

Sprinkle with nutmeg and chili flakes for added flavor.

Add diced tomatoes and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

If using, crumble feta cheese over the spinach mixture.

Toast pine nuts in a separate pan until golden, about 3-4 minutes.

Garnish the spinach with toasted pine nuts and sesame seeds before serving.

Serve warm as a side dish or as part of a salad.

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