Description
A vibrant and flavorful salad featuring tender steamed mallow leaves, fresh herbs, and aromatic spices, perfect as a side dish or light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ pound of mallow leaves and stems (about 8 cups, packed)
- ½ cup of extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup of chopped parsley and/or cilantro
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced or pressed
- 1½ teaspoons of paprika
- 1½ teaspoons of ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon of salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 tablespoons of lemon juice (adjust to taste)
- 1 preserved lemon, chopped (pulp only)
- Preserved lemon rind (for garnish)
- A handful of red olives (for garnish)
Instructions
- Wash and Prepare the Mallow: Clean the mallow in water, rinse, and drain. Chop and steam in a basket over simmering water for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Remove Excess Water: Press out any remaining water using a wooden spoon in the steamer basket.
- Cook the Mallow: Heat olive oil in a skillet, add garlic, parsley, cilantro, and spices. Sauté until herbs wilt and garlic is fragrant.
- Combine and Serve: Add steamed mallow, preserved lemon pulp, and lemon juice to the skillet. Sauté for 5-10 minutes, adjusting seasoning to taste. Serve warm or at room temperature, garnished with preserved lemon rind and olives.
Notes
- Adjust spices and lemon juice according to taste preferences.
- This salad can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Steaming and Sautéing
- Cuisine: morrocan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 273 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg