Indian Spinach (Saag)

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 2 pounds spinach leaves, chopped
• 1 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Preparation

1. In a 6- to 8-qt. pot, cook onion in oil over medium heat until softened, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and cook 2 minutes. Add ginger and spices and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Working in batches, stir in spinach and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in yogurt and salt. Serve with steamed basmati rice and warm naan (Indian flatbread).
2. Note: Nutritional analysis is per 1 1/2-cup serving.