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Prep8 min
Cook15 min
Total23 min
Servings4
DifficultyEasy
Macros per serving (1 deep bowl)
195kcal
6 gprotein
22 gcarbs
8 gfat
5 gfiber

Of which 4.3 g sugars and 1.1 g saturated fat.

Values are for the first option listed in the ingredients; substitutions and variations change them. Carbs exclude fiber; energy uses the EU conversion factors (fiber at 2 kcal/g). Source for sugars and saturated fat: Portuguese Food Composition Database (Base de Dados da Composição de Alimentos), Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge, I. P. — INSA, v 7.1 - 2026.

Quantities and times are a starting point: adjust them to your taste. Two things don't change: poultry and ground meat must be cooked all the way through, and allergens — always check the labels.

Highlights Potassium (potato) · Iron (spinach) · Vitamin K (spinach)

Allergens none

Spinach caldo verde

The caldo verde base, but with spinach instead of kale.

Rico's note: Make this version when you can't find good Portuguese kale and there's spinach left in the fridge.

Ingredients

  • 400 g (14 oz) fresh spinach — washed
  • 3 potatoes (450 g / 16 oz) — in pieces
  • 1 onion (150 g / 5½ oz)
  • 3 cloves garlic (15 g / ½ oz)
  • 1½ liters (6¼ cups) water
  • 3 tbsp olive oil (30 g / 1 oz)
  • sea salt, to taste

Method

  1. Put the potatoes, onion and garlic in a pot with the water and salt and cook for 15 minutes.
  2. Blend until you have a thick, smooth purée.
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