Quick Saag Paneer (Keto)

Being a lover of Indian food, sometimes I just need that quick fix. This quick saag paneer recipe is ready in just minutes and still packed with spices!

Ingredients

1 pkg (500g) frozen spinach
1 pkg (350g) paneer, cubed
1/4 cup 35% (heavy) cream
1/4 cup water
2 Tbsp onion, minced
2 Tbsp butter
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp fresh ginger, minced
1 garlic cloves, minced

Spice mix
1 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
Salt and pepper, to taste

Yields: 4 servings
Per serving*:
Calories: 466
Net carbs: 5
Protein (grams): 24
Fat (grams): 38

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min

* Net carbs and other nutritional information may vary based on brand used

Directions

In a small bowl, mix together the spices and set aside.

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic and ginger, and sautee 2 min.

Add the spice mix, and sautee 1 min to release the fragrance.

Add the frozen spinach, cream and water to the skillet. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, and cook for 10 min.

Stir in the cubed paneer and allow to heat through, about 5 min.

Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice.

Enjoy as-is, or serve over konjac or cauliflower rice.

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Quick Saag Paneer (Keto)

Yield: 4

Author: Georgiana Elias

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 25 MinTotal time: 35 Min

Being a lover of Indian food, sometimes you just need that quick fix. This quick saag paneer recipe is ready in just minutes and still packed with spices!

Ingredients

• 1 pkg (500g) frozen spinach
• 1 pkg (350g) paneer, cubed
• 1/4 cup 35% (heavy) cream
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 Tbsp onion, minced
• 2 Tbsp butter
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, minced
• 1 garlic cloves, minced

Spice mix

• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, mix together the spices and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic and ginger, and sautee 2 min.
3. Add the spice mix, and sautee 1 min to release the fragrance.
4. Add the frozen spinach, cream and water to the skillet. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, and cook for 10 min.
5. Stir in the cubed paneer and allow to heat through, about 5 min.
6. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice.
7. Enjoy as-is, or serve over konjac or cauliflower rice.

Calories

466

Fat (grams)

38

Net carbs

5

Protein (grams)

24

* Net carbs and other nutritional information may vary based on brand used

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