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A simple sauteed spinach with figs

by Githu

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Spinach goes so well with figs. These figs are sweet with a delicate honey flavor, making this simple sauteed spinach with figs such a deliciousness.

sauteed spinach in onions, with figs served on a pancake

Hi dear friend, there's only one thing I'll ask you to before you set to make this simple sauteed spinach with fig; You've to look for THE BEST FIGS!

Figs and spinach marry so well, you can enjoy them in a salad and if you're a cheese lover (not that I do recommend it in an anti-inflammatory diet) then go for fresh goat cheese and you'll not regret anything.

Well, that was me before! 

Today, we enjoyed figs with spinach that have been sauteed in red onions, garlic, and ginger. It's as simple as that, but this spinach recipe turns out to be amazingly delicious.

figs, red onion, spinach, ginger & peanut butter

How to choose the figs

  • There are about 700 varieties of figs, but only a few of them are popular. They range from green, purple, and dark purple... so you'll have to find your favorite fig.
  • There're figs and THE FIGS, you understand the term? Some figs will just make you dislike the fruit for the rest of your life! 
  • While THE FIG is tender, delicate, ripened to its fullness filled with the nectar almost bursting, you fear handling it afraid it'll smash.
  • Please don't buy them unripe, and when you buy riped figs, don't store them, these girls are delicate and can't be stored for more than two days. You can keep them in the fridge for an extra day, but it might alter their flavor!
  • Figs don't ripen after being picked, so if you find figs that are not ripe, pass on lol
  • Don't buy figs that have mold or cuts on their skins. They should not be hard when you press on them.

I love green figs, but my golden medal goes to the dark-skinned figs, with deep red inside, sweet, and very juicy.

Onion, spinach, figs on a pancake

How to saute spinach

You'll find that sauteing spinach is quite easy.

  • Make sure you've fresh spinach
  • Clean the spinach and sort out the leaves
  • Remove the stems
  • If you have mature spinach with big leaves, tear them into two using your hands or use a knife
  • Make sure to drain them well; you can shake them or use a salad spinner
  • Make sure to add them in a hot pan, I cook onions first, but you can cook spinach alone with just some fat.
  • Fresh spinach will cook within 5 mins.
  • See the recipe card below

You can enjoy your sauteed spinach with rice, quinoa, millet, etc... we loved this spinach recipe with pancakes. You've got these buckwheat groats pancakes or these savory flourless zucchini pancakes to serve with sauteed spinach.

You can also serve these sauteed spinach on a piece of bread for breakfast.

Run water on the figs without you touching them especially when they are very ripened. Slice them gently into two with a very sharp knife before garnishing them on the sauteed spinach.

Use some peanut butter to top with, it's heavenly good! But you can use any cream or nut butter of your choice.

Now, sit down, knife, and folk in your hands, and let's savor this simple sauteed spinach with figs together. What cream did you top yours with? Leave me your comment here below.

Please do share this spinach recipe and I do thank you for that, but more so, I am grateful for your presence. 

With love, GITHU.

cooked spinach with figs topped with peanut butter served on a pancake

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Sauteed spinach with onions, figs served on a pancake
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5 from 1 vote

A simple sauteed spinach with figs

Spinach goes so well with figs. These figs are sweet with a delicate honey flavor, making this simple sauteed spinach with figs such a deliciousness.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time8 mins
Total Time18 mins
Course: dinner, lunch, Main Course, main dish
Cuisine: anti-inflammatory, clean eating, French, Vegan
Keyword: spinach recipes, spinach with figs
Servings: 3 people
Calories:
Author: Githu
Cost: 7€

Ingredients

  • 1 red onion
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • a small piece of ginger
  • ½ teaspoon oregano (dry) (optional)
  • ½ cumin seeds (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon cold-pressed olive oil or any healthy oil
  • 1 kg spinach
  • some salt
  • some black pepper
  • 250 grams fresh ripened figs (about 3 figs/person)

Instructions

  • Clean and sort out the spinach
  • Cut off the stem and drain the spinach by shaking or by using a veggie spinner
  • Dice the onion, grate the ginger and garlic
  • Put your saucepan in a source heat and add the onions then oil
  • Let the onion cook covered for about 3 minutes stirring now and then
  • Add the garlic with the spices and cook for a minute
  • Bring the spinach and cover. Let cook it for 2 mins then stir the spinach, add salt. Cover
  • The spinach will be cooked within 5 mins
  • Remove from the heat, let them cool before serving. meanwhile, run water on the figs
  • Cut the figs into halves with a very sharp knife
  • Serve the sauteed spinach on a pancake then garnish with figs, now top with peanut butter or any other butter
  • Now enjoy your sauteed spinach with figs. Thank you for sharing this recipe. Thank you.

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Comments

  1. Andréa Janssen

    September 28, 2020 at 2:54 pm

    5 stars
    Yummie, this recipe looks so delicious. I love figs.

    Reply
    • Githu

      September 28, 2020 at 3:50 pm

      Hi Andréa, thank you so much. I am glad you love fig because you'll really have a real treat in this recipe. Many blessings to you and thank you for being here.

      Reply
  2. Emily

    September 28, 2020 at 8:06 pm

    So simple and delicious, love this recipe!

    Reply
    • Githu

      October 01, 2020 at 3:34 am

      Hi Emily, thank you.

      Reply
  3. Sue

    September 28, 2020 at 8:51 pm

    I love the simplicity of this, all with delicious flavors!

    Reply
    • Githu

      October 01, 2020 at 3:35 am

      Hi Sue, yes this recipe is so simple and delicious, I hope you give it a try.

      Reply
  4. Taleen | Just As Tasty

    September 28, 2020 at 10:34 pm

    I love cooking with figs! This is a great idea, can't wait to try!

    Reply
    • Githu

      October 01, 2020 at 3:36 am

      Hi Taleen, I am sure you'll love this recipe.

      Reply
  5. kerri

    September 28, 2020 at 11:30 pm

    i've never thought about pairing spinach with figs, but this sounds amazing!

    Reply
    • Githu

      October 01, 2020 at 3:36 am

      Hi Kerri, its really is, you give it a try.

      Reply
  6. Amy

    September 29, 2020 at 12:28 am

    Can't wait for fig season to roll around again! Looks delish!

    Reply
    • Githu

      October 01, 2020 at 3:37 am

      Thank you Amy, I hope you'll then give yourself a treat with this recipe.

      Reply
  7. Alexandra

    September 29, 2020 at 12:55 am

    Such a delicious recipe and combination of flavour!

    Reply
    • Githu

      October 01, 2020 at 3:38 am

      Thank you, Alexandra.

      Reply
  8. Kay

    September 29, 2020 at 4:01 pm

    The combo of flavours sounds perfect!

    Reply
    • Githu

      October 01, 2020 at 3:39 am

      Hi Kay, yes, it's really a great treat. I hope you give it a try...

      Reply
  9. Amanda Marie Boyle

    September 30, 2020 at 10:16 pm

    Figs are fantastic, I need to cook with them more. Great recipes

    Reply
    • Githu

      October 01, 2020 at 3:40 am

      Thank you, Amanda. Figs add such tenderness and flavor, you'll love them.

      Reply
  10. Swathi

    September 30, 2020 at 10:47 pm

    Looks delicous love this simple sauteed spinach with figs.

    Reply
    • Githu

      October 01, 2020 at 3:41 am

      Hi Swathi, thank you. I hope you'll make this recipe one day.

      Reply
  11. YtheWait

    October 03, 2020 at 9:29 am

    Look Great!!!!

    Reply
    • Githu

      October 05, 2020 at 2:13 am

      Thank you, Ythewait.

      Reply
  12. Sanna

    October 04, 2020 at 10:26 pm

    I love fresh figs. This salad looks delicious.

    Reply
    • Githu

      October 05, 2020 at 2:13 am

      Thank you Sanna.

      Reply

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