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Spinach Gomaae (Sesame Spinach)
The chilled sesame-dressed spinach from the little side dish bar — 72 calories of pure umami.
70Calories
5gProtein
3.5gNet carbs
3.6gFiber
3.5gFat
Ingredients
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14 oz (400 g) spinach
400 g
2 Tbsp (18 g) sesame seeds, toasted
18 g
1 Tbsp (15 g) coconut aminos
15 g
1½ tsp (6 g) allulose
6 g
1 tsp rice vinegar
5 g
Method
- Blanch the spinach 45 seconds, shock in ice water, and squeeze into a firm log. Slice the log into 2" segments.
- Toast the sesame seeds until fragrant and popping, then grind most of them coarsely (mortar, spice grinder, or bag + rolling pin).
- Whisk the ground sesame with the aminos, allulose, and vinegar into a nubby dressing.
- Toss the spinach segments through it and top with the whole reserved seeds. Serve cold or room temp.
Nutrition facts
Per serving.
Calories70
Total fat3.5 g
Total carbohydrate9.1 g
Dietary fiber3.6 g
Allulose2 g
Net carbs3.5 g
Protein5 g
Net carbs equal total carbohydrate minus fiber and allulose. Values use USDA ingredient data or standard label values and can vary by brand, preparation and portioning. The serving scaler changes ingredient weights, not the per serving nutrition shown here.
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