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Easy 10 min~80 kcal 1/10
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Borani Esfenaj
Persian spinach yogurt dip with garlic, olive oil, dried mint, lemon, and thick strained yogurt.
Easy⏱️ 20 min📖 1 min readServes 4~180 kcal🇮🇷 Iranian🌍 Full translation
12 min prep 8 min cook
- #Under 30 min
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 20 min- Prep12 min
- Cooking8 min
Ingredients
4 servings
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For the borani
- 500 gr Spinach
- 1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) Strained yogurt
- 2 diş Garlic
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Olive oil
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Lemon juice
For the topping
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Dried mint
General
- 0.7 çay kaşığı(~3.5 ml) Salt
- 0.3 çay kaşığı(~1.5 ml) Black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Wash the spinach and remove the thick stems.
- 2
Wilt the spinach in its own moisture for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 3
Press the cooked spinach in a strainer to remove its water, then chop it small.
- 4
Crush the garlic and mix it with strained yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- 5
Fold the spinach into the yogurt mixture and add half the olive oil.
- 6
Transfer the borani esfenaj to a serving plate and finish with the remaining olive oil and dried mint.
💡 Tip: If the strained yogurt is very firm, loosen it with 1 tablespoon cold water; more than that makes the borani runny on the plate.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve borani esfenaj cold with optional lavash chips, cucumber, and olives.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~180
kcal calories
10
g protein
9
g carbs
12
g fat
Protein 22%Carbs 20%Fat 58%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Borani Esfenaj make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Borani Esfenaj take?
Prep 12 minutes, cooking 8 minutes; 20 minutes in total.Is Borani Esfenaj difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Borani Esfenaj have?
Approximately 180 kcal per serving. Protein: 10g, carbs: 9g, fat: 12g.Which allergens does Borani Esfenaj contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Borani Esfenaj belong to?
This recipe belongs to Iranian cuisine.How many ingredients does Borani Esfenaj need?
This recipe needs 8 ingredients.
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