Spinach and Cottage Cheese Curry
A quick, creamy weeknight curry with wilted spinach and pan-seared cottage cheese cubes, finished with a touch of cream and warm spices.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 22g
Ingredients
- 10 oz spinach
- 8 oz cottage cheese
- 3 cloves garlic
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ tsp turmeric
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Cut the 8 oz cottage cheese into 1-inch cubes. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then sear the cubes until golden on two sides, about 4 minutes total. Remove and set aside.
- 2
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and 3 minced garlic cloves. Cook over medium until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 3
Add the 10 oz spinach in handfuls, stirring until wilted, about 3 minutes. Stir in 0.5 tsp turmeric and 0.5 cup heavy cream, then simmer until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
- 4
Return the seared cottage cheese to the skillet, stir gently to coat, and cook for 2 more minutes until heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 5
Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro if you have it.
Tools you’ll need
- Large skillet
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Wooden spoon
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