Vegetarian Spinach Turmeric: Vibrant & Plant-Based

Spinach: the epitome of effortless urban gardening! Why aren’t you growing it yet? It's a breeze to cultivate in pots. Simply grab a packet of seeds - costing just a few dollars - then sprinkle them on soil or in a pot, covering with a thin layer of soil. Just ensure the soil remains moist with watering. I personally grow spinach in the garden alongside amaranth, Brazilian spinach, and Surinam spinach. I also have a bay leaf plant that has grown into a medium-sized tree, with leaves naturally sun-dried at my windows.

But today, let’s focus on the versatile green spinach, brimming with nutrients like its leafy cousins. Spinach can elevate countless dishes, but let’s spotlight a favorite: the Plant-Based Spinach Turmeric Stir Fry, followed by other simple spinach recipes.

Spinach Turmeric Stir Fry
Ingredients
1 bunch of spinach (washed, rinsed, roots removed, sliced, and patted dry to prevent sogginess)
3 tbsp coconut oil
2 bay leaves (torn)
1 tsp fennel seeds
1 tbsp turmeric powder
Salt to taste

Method
Heat the oil in a pan.
Add garlic and sweat until fragrant.
Stir in fennel seeds and bay leaves.
Add spinach, turmeric powder, and salt.
Stir-fry until the spinach is tender.

Spinach Tomato Soup
Ingredients
Spinach
Tomato
Chopped shallots
Sliced spring onion
Vegetable stock
Oil
Salt & pepper

Method
Heat oil in a pan and sauté the shallots until fragrant.
Add the tomatoes, stir, and cook until they soften.
Pour in the vegetable stock and let it simmer.
Add spinach, and season with salt and pepper.
Once the spinach reaches your preferred texture, turn off the heat.
Add sliced spring onion just before serving.

Spinach Garlic Soup
Ingredients
Vegetable stock
Spinach
Crispy fried garlic (prepared in advance)
Spring onion
Salt and pepper

Method
Heat the vegetable stock in a pot.
Add spinach, seasoning with salt and pepper.
Remove from heat.
Add crispy fried garlic with its oil and top with spring onion before serving.

Spinach Tofu Stir Fry
Ingredients
Spinach
Tofu
Cumin seeds
Crushed garlic
Red chili (optional)
Oil
Salt

Method
Heat oil in a pan and sauté the garlic.
Quickly add cumin seeds and stir.
Add spinach and cook until it softens.
Add tofu and salt, stirring to combine.

Spinach Potato Stir Fry
Ingredients
Spinach
Potato
Cumin seeds
Red chili (optional)
Garlic
Salt
Oil
Water

Method
Heat oil in a pan.
Sweat garlic and cumin seeds until aromatic.
Add diced potatoes, stir, and pour in water.
Cook until the potatoes are tender.
Add spinach and salt, stirring until the spinach is wilted.