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High-Protein Palak Paneer

Paneer in a silky spinach gravy, lightened to keep the carbs low and the protein high.

30min
637kcal
26.5gprotein
High-Protein Palak Paneer — Indian recipe, finished and plated
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Ingredients

Servings 4
  • 400 g Paneer
  • 400 g Spinach
  • 1 Onion
  • 1 Tomato
  • 15 g Ginger
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1 Green chili
  • 1 tsp Garam masala
  • 1 tsp Cumin seeds
  • 2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • 240 g Basmati rice

Method

  1. Rinse the basmati rice until the water runs clear, then cook it in twice its volume of water, covered, until tender and the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
  2. Blanch the spinach in boiling water for 1 minute, drain, and blitz to a smooth purée with the chili.
  3. Dice the onion and tomato; grate the ginger and garlic.
  4. Fry the cumin seeds, onion, ginger, and garlic in the oil until golden, then add the tomato and garam masala and cook to a paste.
  5. Stir in the spinach purée and salt and simmer 4 minutes.
  6. Fold in the cubed paneer and warm through, 3 minutes.
  7. Serve hot with the rice.

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About High-Protein Palak Paneer

High-Protein Palak Paneer is an Indian lunch or dinner that comes together in about 30 minutes and serves 4.

High-Protein Palak Paneer: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in High-Protein Palak Paneer?

A serving has about 637 calories — 26.5g protein, 61.1g carbs, 32.2g fat, 4.2g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.

Is it high in protein?

Each serving has about 26.5g of protein, roughly 17% of its calories.

Is High-Protein Palak Paneer gluten-free?

Based on its ingredients, High-Protein Palak Paneer has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.

Is High-Protein Palak Paneer dairy-free?

Not as written — it uses Paneer. Swapping it for a plant-based alternative makes it dairy-free.

How many servings does High-Protein Palak Paneer make?

This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.