🇪🇷 Eritrean Cuisine

Hamli

Sautéed Spinach and Greens

Prep Time 20 min

Servings 4

Difficulty Easy

Calories 132 kcal

Fresh spinach and greens gently sautéed with garlic, cumin, and olive oil, a nutritious and comforting Eritrean side dish.

Ingredients

1 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add sliced onion and cook for five minutes until softened.
2 Add garlic, cumin, and jalapeño, sauté for one minute until fragrant.
3 Add spinach in batches, tossing with tongs as each batch wilts down to make room for more.
4 Cook for five minutes total until all greens are wilted and tender, season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
5 Serve as a side on the injera platter, positioned next to contrasting stews.

Did You Know?

Hamli is considered essential for nursing mothers in Eritrea, valued for its iron content and digestibility.