Italian Spinach Spread Food

ITALIAN SAUTEED SPINACH AND SPINACH WITH BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• For the Fried Italian Sauteed Spinach:
• In a large frying pan, add the oil and place the wet-washed spinach in the frying pan before it gets hot to avoid splattering.
• Saute the spinach adding salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste until it's wilted.
• This takes around 5 to 8 minutes.
• If it's not as tender as you prefer your spinach softer, just add more broth or water and continue to saute the spinach until the desired doneness.
• Bonus Recipe
• Brussels Sprouts and Sauteed Spinach Recipe
• 1/4 pound chopped prosciutto or ham
• 1 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 lbs fresh Brussels sprouts thinly sliced
• 2 cup fresh spinach
• 2 cloves fresh minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• pinch of cayenne pepper
• coarsely ground black pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds or pumpkin seeds for allergies
• 1 tablespoon good grade balsamic vinegar
• Optional Topping: Italian flavored bread crumbs mixed with Pecorino Romano Cheese.
• In a large nonstick saucepan, cook and stir prosciutto in olive oil for 3 minutes until crisp.
• Remove from heat drain on a paper towel.
• Add butter to drippings in the pan, add brussels sprouts, spinach, and garlic, salt, pepper cook and stir until they are tender.
• Stir in the broth, boil.
• Cook around 25 minutes or until the sprouts are tender, stir in walnuts, balsamic vinegar, and top with prosciutto.
• Topping is optional: sprinkle with Pecorino Romano Cheese mixed with Italian flavored Bread Crumbs.

ITALIAN SPINACH DIP

Steps:

• Mix dressing, sour cream and dressing mix until well blended. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Cover.
• Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.
• Serve with assorted crackers or cut-up fresh vegetables.

ITALIAN SPINACH SPREAD

Steps:

• Mix sour cream and dressing mix in medium bowl until well blended.
• Add spinach, cheese and red pepper; mix well. Cover. Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.
• Serve as a spread on crackers.

ITALIAN SPINACH & ROASTED RED PEPPER SPREAD

Steps:

• Mix sour cream and Italian dressing mix in a bowl until well combined Add spinach, cheese and red pepper and mix well.
• Cover and refrigerate for a couple hours until well chilled.

SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE DIP (ITALIAN STYLE)

Steps:

• heat oil and butter over medium heat.
• add onion, mushrooms herbs, garlic and spices, sautee until browned and tender.
• add artichoke, break into small pcs while browning.
• add spinach.
• continue to stir and cook until all moisture is absorbed and mixture appears to be dry.
• add ricotta, mix well.
• add parmesian, mix well.
• create desired consistancey by adding cream or more parmesian.
• salt to taste (needs quite a bit).
• serve on crackers or chips.

SUPER ITALIAN SPINACH DIP

Steps:

• Cook spinach as directed on package. Cool; squeeze to drain.
• In medium bowl, mix spinach, cream cheese, sour cream and dressing mix until well blended.
• Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hour or until chilled. Serve with vegetables or crackers.

BEST EVER ITALIAN SPINACH

Steps:

• Thaw spinach and squeeze out excess water.
• Now, squeeze some more and set aside.
• In a saute skillet, over medium heat, add olive oil and garlic.
• Cook until garlic is golden brown (don't burn it!).
• Add spinach and seasonings, saute for 3-4 minutes.
• Break in eggs and continue to saute and stir until eggs are cooked and thoroughly mixed into the spinach.
• Drain any excess oil and transfer to serving platter.
• Sprinkle grated Paremesan cheese over the top, amount to your liking.

ITALIAN SPINACH

Steps:

• Place drained spinach in non-stick skillet and heat well.
• Add garlic and egg and stir until egg is set.
• Add Parmesan cheese, cover and remove from heat.
• Let sit for a couple of minutes for the cheese to melt.
• Stir and serve.

ITALIAN SPINACH SAUTE

Steps:

• Heat oil oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add in spinach and chopped garlic; saute stirring for about 10-12 minutes or until all the liquid from the spinach evaporates.
• Add in the breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese; mix to combine and heat through.
• Season with salt and fresh ground pepper to taste.