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Transylvanian Spinach Stew

Name: Transylvanian Spinach Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Romanian
Ingredients: 800 g fresh spinach or 400 g frozen spinach; 1 medium onion; 5–6 garlic cloves; 2 tbsp sunflower oil; 1 tbsp flour; 250 ml milk (or half milk, half water); 1 tbsp butter (optional); salt to taste; black pepper to taste; a pinch of nutmeg (optional); 4 eggs for frying; 100 g smoked bacon or kaiser

A rustic Transylvanian dish made from blanched spinach, garlic, and a light flour roux with milk. Often served with a fried egg or smoked bacon.

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Servings

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Prep

15 min

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Cook

20 min

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Total

35 min (blanch spinach 2 min, simmer stew 10 min)

🥘Ingredients

servings

Base

Optional topping

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✅Dietary Compatibility

💪High-protein

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Yield

1.2 kg spinach stew (for 4 servings)

📦Storage

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Refrigerator

Keeps for 2-3 days refrigerated, reheat on low heat.

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Freezer

Can be frozen for 2-3 months. Reheat on low heat.

🥗Nutrition Facts

Values per serving (approx. 300 g)

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Calories

180 kcal

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Protein

9 g

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Fat

12 g

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Carbohydrates

10 g

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Fiber

3 g

🍷Pairs Well With

🥂Fried eggs sunny-side-up

🥂Smoked bacon or kaiser

🥂Polenta or fresh bread

🥂Dry white wine or mineral water

💡Variations

With ham: add chopped ham for extra protein.

With sour cream: add sour cream at the end for creaminess.

With boiled eggs: add sliced boiled eggs for body.