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Arabian Nights Spiced Spinach Stew with Yogurt

Ingredients
2 pounds flat-leaved spinach, washed well and trimmed of heavy stems
1 cup high-quality full-fat plain yogurt
2 large garlic cloves, mashed in a mortar with 1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground allspice berries
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground cardamom seeds
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon freshly ground coriander seeds
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
Arabic flatbread, for serving

Preparation
In a large saucepan or stewpot, place the spinach with only the water adhering to it from its last rinsing. Turn the heat to medium high, cover, and cook the spinach until it wilts, about 5 minutes. Drain in a strainer, pushing out excess water with the back of a wooden spoon.

Stir the yogurt and mashed garlic and salt together in a small bowl and set aside.

Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet or saucepan and cook the spinach and spices over medium-high heat until heated through, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Transfer spinach to a serving plate or platter, spoon several dollops of yogurt over it, and sprinkle with the walnuts. Serve immediately with Arabic flatbread.

Serve 4.