Layered Cheese Spinach Lasagna
June 21, 2010 by Chef Mom
Filed under Baked, Buffet, Casserole, Dinner, Easy, Easy Spinach Recipes, Main Course, Spinach, Supper
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Layered Cheese Spinach Lasagna - This roasted, robust, recipe for cheese spinach lasagna, is not only quick and easy, it is vegetarian. Four different cheese varities were used with the healthy spinach, layered with cooked pasta. Always a fast and filling spinach lasagna recipe that is easy to bake.
Prep Time: 30 mins |
Ingredients to make Layered Cheese Spinach Lasagna
1 pound cottage cheese
1 pound ricotta cheese
4 eggs
3 teaspoons fresh (or 1 teaspoon dried) oregano
3 teaspoons fresh (or 1 teaspoon dried) basil leaves, finely chopped
black pepper, to taste
1 x 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach (substitute fresh, if you prefer)
16 ounces shredded mozarella cheese
2 x 29-ounce cans tomato sauce
3 teaspoons fresh (or 1 teaspoon dried) parsley, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped fine
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 medium onion, finely chopped or grated
1 pound package of lasagne noodles (whole wheat or buckwheat varieties recommended for highest nutritional value)
1/2 cup grated or 3/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
Directions to make Layered Cheese Spinach Lasagna
1.Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Thaw frozen spinach. Drain thoroughly.
In a saucepan, combine tomato sauce, parsley, garlic, onion, Worcestershire sauce, pepper (to taste), and a dash of parmesan. Simmer sauce for 30 minutes.
Cook noodles according to package directions, drain, and soak in cold water until needed. Gently pat dry. Some varieties of noodles do not require cooking before layering into the recipe
Mix in a large bowl the first seven ingredients plus one-half (8 ounces) of the mozarella.
Bake for 40 minutes, or until hot and gooey in the center. Cool slightly before serving for best consistency
Spinach Stuffed Flounder
June 14, 2010 by Chef Mom
Filed under Baked, Buffet, Dinner, Easy, Easy Spinach Recipes, Main Course, Spinach, Supper
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Spinach Stuffed Flounder - This spinach stuffed flounder recipe, is quick and easy, and will melt in your mouth. One of a kind baby spinach, mixed with fragrant spices, wrapped inside fork tender flounder fillets. Slightly breaded for crunch, this fish and spinach recipe is also low fat.
Prep Time: 10 mins |
Ingredients to make Spinach Stuffed Flounder
4 Tablespoon unsalted butter
2 Clove garlic, thinly sliced
5 large handfuls baby spinach
1 lemon
1 Tablespoon finely chopped fresh tarragon
Breadcrumbs, for coating
2 Ounce flounder filets (about 6 each)
Directions to make Spinach Stuffed Flounder
1.Preheat oven to 400°F. Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and let sizzle until brown. Stir in spinach, season with salt and pepper, and cook, mixing well, for 3 minutes. Squeeze in juice from lemon and cook for 1 minute. Take pan off heat and let cool. Drain liquid, remove spinach and set aside.
2.Melt another 2 tablespoons butter in skillet over medium heat and add tarragon. Cook for about 2 minutes and remove from heat.
3.Spread breadcrumbs on a large plate. 4.Season both sides of filets with salt and pepper. Dip only whiter side of filet in butter and tarragon and then into breadcrumbs
5.Put filets, coated-side down, on a baking pan and place half of spinach stuffing on each one. Roll up filets and set on sheet seam-side down. Cook for 15-20 minutes.
Creamed Spinach
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Creamed Spinach - This rustic creamed spinach recipe is extra creamy, thanks to succulent cream cheese and milk. A quick and easy microwave dish, it is slightly spiced and has the added flavor of onion. If your family refuses to eat spinach, try this simple recipe, we bet they eat it!
Prep Time: 5-10 mins |
Ingredients to make Creamed Spinach
1/4 c Butter or margarine
1/2 c Finely chopped onion
20 oz Frozen chopped spinach
1/2 t Salt
1/8 t Pepper
1/4 t Nutmeg
6 oz Cream cheese, at room temp.
Milk (optional)
Directions to make Creamed Spinach
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Easy Spinach Quiche
September 18, 2009 by Chef Mom
Filed under Baked, Breakfast, Buffet, Dinner, Easy, Easy Spinach Recipes, Main Course, Spinach, Supper
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Easy Spinach Quiche - This moist, country style, spinach quiche recipe is overflowing with healthy, green spinach and melted cheddar cheese. A foolproof, versatile meal, that is almost literally thrown together, and is great to serve for any meal. A “Must Try” this quick and easy spinach quiche recipe is the “BEST”.
Prep Time: 5 mins |
Ingredients to make Easy Spinach Quiche
1 Box chopped spinach
1/2 Onion, diced
1/2 c Bell pepper, diced
1 c Cheddar Cheese, shredded
3/4 c Biscuit mix
3 Eggs
1/4 ts Salt
1/4 ts Pepper
Directions to make Easy Spinach Quiche
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Cool Citrus Lobster Salad
June 19, 2009 by Chef Mom
Filed under Boiled, Easy, Easy Spinach Recipes, Main Course, Salad, Spinach, Supper
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Cool Citrus Lobster Salad - Saturated in vitamin C, this creany citrus spinach salad recipe is a one dish meal. Healthy and hearty, big, juicy chunks of fruit make the salad very pleasing to the eye, luscious, lobster meat, from the tail, definately provides the hearty, and so good spinach highlights it all perfectly! Great for the warm weather.
Prep Time: 15 mins |
Ingredients to make Cool Citrus Lobster Salad
3 8 oz lobster tails; fresh or frozen
1 md Pink grapefruit; peeled, sectioned
1 md Orange; peeled and sectioned
1/4 c Orange yogurt
3 tb Orange juice
1 tb Fresh lemon juice
1 ts Grated orange rind
1 ts Grated lime rind
1/8 ts White pepper
4 c Fresh spinach leaves; torn
2 ts Fresh chives; chopped
Directions to make Cool Citrus Lobster Salad
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Spinach Yogurt Salad
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Spinach Yogurt Salad - This delectable yogurt and spinach salad is Persian, French in origin. Super quick, super easy, super delicious! For a nice change, serve it as a dip with chunks of warm tortillas.
Prep Time: 10 mins |
Ingredients to make Spinach Yogurt Salad
1 Onion,chopped
4 Cloves garlic,chopped
1 To 2 tbsp butter
1/2 To 1 tsp tumeric
1/2 To 1 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 ts Curry powder
1 ts Cumin
1/4 ts Cinnamon
1 pk Frozen chopped spinach,defrosted, OR
2 bunches fresh spinach,cooked and chopped.
1 c Plain non fat yogurt
Directions to make Spinach Yogurt Salad
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Creamy Pasta Florentine
May 28, 2009 by Chef Mom
Filed under Baked, Easy Spinach Recipes, Main Course, Spinach, Supper
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Creamy Pasta Florentine - This succulent creamy spinach and pasta recipe is made creamy by the addition of skim milk to make it better for you. Stir fried veggies are added to your favorite pasta, topped with cheese and then baked to blend all the flavors.
Prep Time: 10 mins |
Ingredients to make Creamy Pasta Florentine
8 ounces pasta
1 medium zucchini,cut into thin strips
1 medium red pepper,cut into strips
1/2 pound mushrooms,sliced
1/2 cup scallions,chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped tomatoes (fresh or canned)
1/4 cup flour
1 cup skim milk
1/2 can vegetable broth
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 dash freshly ground pepper
1 10 oz. pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed & drained
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions to make Creamy Pasta Florentine
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