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Spinach Pkhali

ისპანახის ფხალი

Georgian spinach and walnut balls

Any fast dayPrep 25 minCook 5 minServes 6
When to eat it. No oil, wine or fish, so it fits even the strict weekdays of Lent.

Ingredients

Method

  1. Blanch the spinach for 1 minute, drain, cool and squeeze out every drop of water.
  2. Grind the walnuts, garlic, spices and cilantro to a paste.
  3. Chop the spinach finely and mix with the paste, vinegar and salt.
  4. Shape into small balls, press a dent in each and fill with pomegranate seeds.

Tip. Walnuts give the richness, with no oil needed.

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