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Recipes with Spinach

Rainbow Fruit & Spinach Salad

Add to ❤ Favorites A rainbow of fruit (strawberries, mangoes, pineapple, red grapes and blueberries) served over a bed of spinach with crunchy toasted walnuts, creamy goat cheese and a honey ginger lime dressing. Ingredients for 2-3 servings For the dressing: 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon lime zest Juice of 1 – 2 limes 2 Tablespoons honey 2 Tablespoons white wine 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger root A tiny pinch of garlic 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil For the salad: Fresh spinach leaves Strawberries, cleaned and sliced Mango, peeled & chopped into chunks Fresh pineapple, cut into chunks Crisp red grapes, halved Fresh blueberries Goat cheese (or blueberry goat cheese) crumbles Toasted walnuts, roughly chopped Read the Instructions here  

Grilled Chicken and Spinach, Artichoke Dip Pizza

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 6 servings Spinach and Artichoke Dip (makes about 2 1/2 cups) 2 tablespoons olive oil 3/4 cup of leeks, white parts only 2 10oz. bag of baby spinach 3 tablespoons Gourmet Garden Basil, Lightly Dried Pinch crushed red pepper flakes (optional) Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste 1 (14-ounce) can quartered artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons of capers, smashed 1/2 cup ricotta cheese 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup sour cream 3/4 teaspoon onion powder 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 cup fresh mozzarella, torn or shredded 1/2 cup pepper jack cheese 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated Pizza Crust  500 grams (17 ½ ounces or about 3 ¾ cups) all-purpose flour, plus more for shaping the dough 1 gram (1/4 teaspoon) active dry yeast 16 grams (2 teaspoons) fine sea salt 350 grams (1 ½ cups) water Pizza toppings  1 cup Spinach Artichoke Dip 2 grilled chicken breast, sliced 8 oz. fresh mozzarella cheese Read the Instructions here  

Baked Egg with Spinach and Feta

Add to ❤ Favorites This particular dish is one of those recipes that can be consumed all times of the day using traditional Mediterranean ingredients. An egg sunny side up over a bed of spinach lightly sautéed in olive oil and sprinkled with feta. Ingredients for 1 serving 3 teaspoons olive oil 3-4 cups fresh spinach (washed) 1 whole egg 1 ounce crumbled feta salt/pepper Read the Instructions here  

Easy ricotta cheese stuffed shells with spinach

Add to ❤ Favorites These cheese stuffed shells include spinach and smoked salmon, and are baked in a slightly spicy balsamic tomato sauce. Ingredients for 3 servings Stuffing: 12 jumbo pasta shells 16 ounces ricotta cheese 6 ounces smoked salmon, roughly broken up 2 cups fresh spinach leaves, roughly chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt Sauce: 15 ounce can tomato sauce 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1/4 teaspoon cayenne Read the Instructions here  

Ham, Spinach and Swiss Stuffed Breakfast Crepes

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 4 servings crepe batter: 1/3 cup all purpose flour 2/3 cup whole milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 large room temperature eggs, lightly beaten 4 tablespoons melted butter, plus more for cooking the crepes filling: 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese 1 cup packed steamed spinach, excess water squeezed out 8 ounces ham, thinly sliced 4 medium eggs, cracked into individual ramekins Read the Instructions here  

Spinach and Mushroom Quiche

Add to ❤ Favorites Quiche is often thought of as a breakfast or brunch dish, but it also makes a marvelous evening meal. It’s lovely paired with a green salad. Ingredients for 6 servings 1 tablespoon butter 4 ounces sliced mushrooms 4-5 ounces baby spinach, roughly chopped ¼ of a red bell pepper, diced 4 eggs 1 cup half and half ½ cup heavy cream ¾ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1½ cheese, shredded (I used a mixture of Monterey Jack and sharp cheddar) 1 green onion, sliced 1 prepared, uncooked pastry shell (homemade or store bought) Read the Instructions here  

Orange and Avocado Salad with Parmesan Crisps

Add to ❤ Favorites Sweet Cara Cara oranges, creamy avocados, fennel and red onion on a bed of fresh greens, garnished with crunch Parmesan crisps. Ingredients for 2 large salads 4 cups baby spinach 2 Cara Cara (or navel) oranges, peeled and sliced ¼ cup red onion, sliced thinly ¼ cup fennel bulb, sliced thinly 1 avocado, sliced and cut into bite-sized pieces 8 parmesan crisps Citrus Vinaigrette: ¼ cup Extra-Virgin olive oil 1½ Tablespoons freshly squeezed Meyer lemon juice 1 Tablespoon white wine vinegar ½ small shallot, finely minced ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard ½ teaspoon honey ¼ teaspoon each sea salt and pepper Read the Instructions here  

Shakshuka with Spinach and Harissa

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 4 servings 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup chopped yellow onion (1 medium onion) 1 red bell pepper, de-seeded and diced 3 medium garlic cloves, minced ½ teaspoon smoked paprika ½ teaspoon ground cumin 2 tablespoons harissa paste, optional* 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes Pinch of cayenne pepper, optional Several big handfuls of fresh spinach Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 eggs Toppings: ⅓ cup crumbled feta, optional ⅓ cup fresh parsley leaves 1 avocado, diced Toasted slices of ciabatta bread (1 to 2 per serving) Microgreens for garnish, optional Read the Instructions here  

Ham Cheese & Spinach Puffs

Add to ❤ Favorites Wow your guests for your next brunch with these ham & cheese puffs. Serve with a crisp salad for an easy yet impressive dish with little effort. Ingredients for 8 servings 2 sheets puff pastry (homemade recipe here) 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup (240ml) warm milk 1 pinch of salt Freshly cracked pepper, to taste Ground nutmeg (optional) 1/2 lb (220g) cooked ham, diced 2 cups fresh spinach, rinsed and chopped 1 cup Swiss cheese, grated Read the Instructions here  

Farro, Mushroom, and Spinach Soup

Add to ❤ Favorites Farro is an ancient grain with long-ago origins in western Asia. It has an earthy, nutty flavor and a chewy texture that works well in everything from winter soups to hearty salads. Ingredients for 4 servings 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 pounds mixed mushrooms, sliced (such as white mushrooms, crimini, Portobello or shiitake) 1 teaspoon dried thyme 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 2 bunches scallions, thinly sliced 1 1/4 cups pearled (quick-cooking) farro (about 6 ounces) 1/2 cup white wine Salt and pepper, to taste 3 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock 4 large handfuls baby spinach leaves 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley Extra Parmesan (for garnish) Read the Instructions here  

Savoury Pumpkin Spinach and Feta Muffins

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 12 muffins 2 1/4 cups (350g) diced butternut squash/pumpkin 125g frozen chopped spinach or 3 cups chopped fresh spinach 1 small zucchini, grated 2 eggs 1 cup milk 1 cup (100g) crumbled feta cheese 1/2 cup (50g) grated parmesan cheese or cheddar/tasty cheese 2 cups (240g) gluten free plain flour 4 tsp baking powder Optional: Salt and pepper, to taste Read the Instructions here  

Chickpea, Spinach, and Chorizo Frittata

Add to ❤ Favorites Ingredients for 12 muffins 1/2 small onion 1 clove of garlic Olive oil 1/2 roasted red capsicum 100g cooked chickpeas (I used canned) 1 medium chorizo 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 2 big handfuls spinach 3 eggs, beaten Salt Read the Instructions here