Broccoli-Spinach Spread

Recipe Ingredients

1/4 cup	59ml	Extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon	5ml	Whole cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons	30ml	Fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Salt
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Black pepper
1 lb	454g / 16oz	Broccoli - cut into 1/4"
1		-- include stem
1/4 lb	113g / 4oz	Fresh spinach
1/2 cup	118ml	Water
2 tablespoons	30ml	Grated coconut

Recipe Instructions

Heat oil in non-stick frying pan over medium-low heat.

Add cumin and pepper flakes and fry for 1/2 minute. Stir in lime juice, salt, pepper, vegetables and water.

Cover and simmer until the vegetables are reduced to a chunky puree (45 to 60 minutes). Stir occasionally.

Immediately before serving, spread about 1 tbs of mixture on poppy seeds crackers, (see recipe). Sprinkle with coconut.

Yamuna Devi, "Yamuna's Table"

Source:
Elizabeth Powell

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