Creamed Spinach

November 3, 2009 by Chef Mom  
Filed under Buffet, Easy, Easy Spinach Recipes, Side Dish, Spinach

spin 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
Cook Time: 10-15 mins
Main Ingredient: Spinach, Cream Cheese
Difficulty Level: 1

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

Step 1:In a small heat-resistant, non-metallic bowl melt butter in microwave, 30 seconds.
Step 2:Add onions and heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 4 minutes or until onion is lightly browned. Stir occasionally.
Step 3:Cook spinach. Drain well. Combine browned onion, spinach, salt, pepper, nutmeg and cream cheese in a shallow, 1 1/2-quart, heat-resistant, non-metallic casserole. If desired, add milk to make a thinner mixture. 5. Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 5 to 6 minutes or until heated through.

 

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Fresh Spinach and Tomato

June 16, 2009 by Chef Mom  
Filed under Easy, Easy Spinach Recipes, Side Dish, Spinach

fresh_spinach_tomato Fresh Spinach and Tomato - The dark, rich, healthy spinach is the star of this dish. Packed with so many vitamins and nutrients, it is so good for you. We paired it with tomato, and some spice, to jazz it up, and then blended it slighly, until it was good and chunky. The lemon juice, added at the end, really helps the flavors to pop!

Prep Time: 25 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Spinach, Tomato
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Fresh Spinach and Tomato

1 lb Spinach, fresh or thawed
3 Tomatoes, chopped
1 Onion, large and chopped
1/4 ts Turmeric
1 tb Ginger, fresh and chopped
2 Green chilies (optional)
1 c Water
5 tb Butter
1 pn Salt
1 tb Lemon juice

Directions to make Fresh Spinach and Tomato

Step 1:Place spinach, tomatoes, onions, turmeric, ginger and chilies in a saucepan with 1 cup water. Cook, covered, 15 mins over medium-low heat. Remove from heat and cool.
Step 2:Blend in an electric blender to a creamy consistency.
Step 3:Heat butter in a saucepan. Add spinach mixture and salt to taste. Cook for 5 mins over low heat. Add lemon juice and serve.

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Massaged Spinach Salad

June 5, 2009 by Chef Mom  
Filed under Appetizer, Easy, Salad, Side Dish, Spinach, Starter, Videos

Massaged Spinach Salad - This savory spinach salad seems like it calls for alot of spinach, but once you have massaged the spinach, it reduces the amount a great deal, creating a very hearty salad. Enjoy it’s dark green vitamins with any meal.


How To Make Massaged Spinach Salad Video

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