Heart-Healthy Saag Aloo

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this vibrant and flavorful Heart-Healthy Saag Aloo! A wholesome twist on the classic Indian dish, this recipe combines tender baby potatoes with nutrient-packed spinach, all simmered in a fragrant medley of turmeric, cumin, and coriander. Made with just a touch of olive oil and brightened with a splash of zesty lemon juice, this dish is both delicious and mindful of your heart health. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s a perfect plant-based side or satisfying main when paired with rice or warm naan. Packed with fiber, antioxidants, and bold spices, this Saag Aloo brings comfort and nutrition to your table in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 grams baby potatoes
• 300 grams fresh spinach
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon, grated ginger
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 small, chopped green chili
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 120 milliliters water
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Wash the baby potatoes and cut them into halves. If using larger potatoes, chop them into bite-sized pieces.

Step 2

Bring a pot of water to a boil, add the potatoes, and cook for about 10 minutes or until they are just tender. Drain and set aside.

Step 3

In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until it becomes translucent.

Step 4

Add the grated ginger, minced garlic, and chopped green chili to the pan. Sauté for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 5

Stir in the ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric powder, ground black pepper, and salt. Mix well to combine the spices with the onion mixture.

Step 6

Add the cooked potatoes to the pan and toss to coat them in the spices.

Step 7

Pour in 120 milliliters of water, cover the pan with a lid, and let it simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 8

While the potatoes are simmering, rinse the fresh spinach leaves thoroughly. Add the spinach to the pan and stir well.

Step 9

Cover the pan again and let the spinach wilt for about 3 minutes.

Step 10

Remove the lid, stir everything well, and cook for another 2 minutes until most of the liquid is evaporated.

Step 11

Finally, add the lemon juice, stir well, adjust the seasoning if needed, and remove from heat.

Step 12

Serve the heart-healthy saag aloo hot as a side dish or with rice or bread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1049.7 grams (1049.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	735

Total Fat 29.40g	38%
Saturated Fat 4.50g	23%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1448mg	63%
Total Carbohydrate 105.70g	38%
Dietary Fiber 17.20g	61%
Total Sugars 11.00g
Protein 19.10g	38%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 441mg	34%
Iron 16mg	91%
Potassium 2160mg	46%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.6%

Protein: 10.0%

Carbs: 55.4%