Egyptian Molokheya (Green Spinach-Like Soup)

Egyptian Molokheya (Green Spinach-Like Soup) recipe pinit

Molokheya is a popular dish in Egypt and is often served with rice and chicken or rabbit meat.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 65 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 4 Calories: 600
Best Season: Winter

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Wash the molokheya leaves thoroughly and remove any tough stems.
  2. In a large pot, bring the vegetable broth to a boil.
  3. Add the molokheya leaves to the boiling broth and simmer for 30 minutes.
  4. In a separate pan, sauté the garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
  5. Add the sautéed garlic to the pot of molokheya and broth.
  6. Season with salt and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
  7. Serve the molokheya soup with cooked rice and a squeeze of lemon juice.
Nutrition Facts

Servings 4


Amount Per Serving
Calories 150kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g8%
Total Carbohydrate 20g7%
Sugars 2g
Protein 8g16%

* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.

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