Spinach with Peppery Cheese

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 T. olive oil
  • 1 T. ginger, peeled, chopped
  • 1 t. ground coriander
  • 1/2 t. ground tumeric
  • 1/2 t. ground cumin
  • 1/2 t. garam masala or curry powder
  • 1 lb. fresh spinach leaves, washed and finely chopped
  • 1/2 t. salt
  • 3 oz Monterrey Jack pepper cheese, cut into 1/4 inch cubes

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in large skillet. Add ginger and spices and cook, stirring, about 30 seconds or until mixture is fragrant and begins to bubble.

Add spinach and cook about 2 minutes over medium-high heat or until wilted and tender. Reduce heat. Add salt and cheese and stir until cheese melts and mixture is creamy. Serve hot with pita bread.

Note: can use 1 (16oz)package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained