Spinach and Walnut Spread - Pkhali Recipe

Spinach and Walnut Spread - Pkhali Recipe

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Pkhali is a traditional Georgian dish which is spinach and nuts based. It's great as a dip or a side dish/ appetizer. You can serve it with chips or crisps, I chose walnuts which was sort of fun.

So the next time you have a party dip, be sure to add this dish to your list. Enjoy!!!

Ingredients:

• 1 pack of green spinach 
• 1/2 cup of walnuts
• a handful of cilantro
• 2 tbsp of olive oil 
• 2 tbsp of balsamic vinegar 
• a pinch of salt 
• 1/2 tsp of peppercorns 
• 1 garlic 
• 1/2 tsp cumin powder 
• 1/2 tsp coriander powder 
• 1/2 a lemon, juiced 
• pomegranate seeds 

Instructions:

-Cook the spinach in a pan.

-Add walnuts to a bowl filled with water.

-To a blender, add spinach, walnuts and cilantro.

-Next, add olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

-Finally, add salt, peppercorns, garlic, cumin, coriander powder and lemon juice.

-Blend the ingredients till it’s spreadable.

-Add the spread to the service plate.

-Garnish with olive oil, pomegranate seeds and walnuts.

-Bon Appetit!!!