Molokhia

Ingredients:

1 teaspoon oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 bay leaf
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon seven spice
a pinch of cardamom
1 cup vegetable stock
2 cups jute leaves, chopped
a handful of cilantro, chopped
juice of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon vegan butter
salt and black pepper, to taste

In a saucepan, cook onion and garlic in the oil. When the onion is translucent, add the spices and stir until aromatic. Add the stock and jute. Simmer until the jute is tender. Transfer to a blender and blend until smooth. Return to saucepan and stir in the cilantro and simmer for a few more minutes. Stir in the lemon, butter, salt, and black pepper before removing from heat.

Serve over short grain rice with vegan chicken pieces or lentil meatballs.