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Chicken Saag

50 min
20 min prep
30 min cook

Serves 6

29gCarbs
5gFat
27gProtein

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp Crushed red pepper
  • 3 Garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 tbsp Grated ginger
  • 1 Small Yellow onions
  • 1 tsp Canola oil
  • 1 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1 tsp Garam masala
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric
  • 1 lb Chicken boneless skinless breasts, cut into chunks
  • 1 cup Red lentils
  • 1 Canned chopped tomatoes
  • 4 cups Spinach
  • 3 cups Water

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  • Red lentils

    1 cup needed

  • Canned chopped tomatoes

    1 needed

  • Water

    3 cups needed

Instructions

  1. Combine red pepper flakes, garlic, ginger and onion in food processor or blender. Blend until smooth.
  2. In large skillet heat canola oil over medium-high. Add in onion and ginger paste. Cook until fragrant, then add in spices. Cook 2 - 3 minutes longer, then add chicken and turn to coat. Cook chicken for 3 - 4 minutes.
  3. Add in lentils, tomatoes, and water. Allow skillet to simmer 20 minutes then add in spinach.
  4. Cook just until spinach has wilted. Serve with steamed basmati rice.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

6 servings

  • Amount Per Serving
    Calories
    260
  • % Daily Value*
  • Total Fat
    • 5g
    • 8%
  • Saturated Fat
    • 0.5g
    • 3%
  • Trans Fat
    • 0g
  • Cholesterol
    • 50mg
    • 17%
  • Sodium
    • 250mg
    • 10%
  • Total Carbohydrate
    • 29g
    • 10%
  • Dietary Fiber
    • 10g
  • Sugars
    • 6g
  • Protein
    • 27g
  • Vitamin C
    • 35%
  • Calcium
    • 10%
  • Iron
    • 35%
  • Vitamin A
    • 60%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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