Spicy Spinach Dip With Pine Nuts Food

SPICY SPINACH DIP WITH PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Scoop yogurt into a paper towel lined strainer set over a bowl.
• Let stand at room temp for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a small skillet. Add the pine nuts and minced onion and cook over high heat, stirring frequently until the onion is softened and lightly browned and the pine nuts are golden, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Add the cumin, coriander, chile powder and cayenne, cook, stirring for 1 minute. Place in a bowl.
• Using your hands or a potato ricer, squeeze the spinach until very dry. (I've never used that technique before, I place spinach in a clean dish towel and squeeze dry).
• Add the spinach and the drained yogurt to the onion mixture, season with salt and stir well.
• Dip can be refrigerated overnight.

SPICY SOUTHWESTERN SPINACH DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil. Set aside.
• Thaw the chopped spinach and place in a colander to drain. Gently press the spinach with the back of a spoon to remove the excess water.
• In a large mixing bowl combine the cream cheese, cilantro, onion, Rotel tomatoes, spinach, half the grated Monterey Jack cheese, and 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes. Mix on medium speed until combined. Add some of the reserved liquid from the tomatoes to thin if needed.
• Pour into a greased casserole dish or 9-inch pie plate. Top with remaining Jack cheese and red pepper flakes if using.
• Bake at 400°F for 30 minutes or until top is golden brown and dip is bubbly.

ULTIMATE SPINACH DIP

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, toss together spinach, green onion stalks, and water chestnuts. Mix in the sour cream, mayonnaise, dry vegetable soup mix and dry onion soup mix.

SAUTEED SPINACH WITH PINE NUTS

Steps:

• toast pine nuts lightly in pan and set aside. Watch carefully these are easy to burn!
• In large skillet warm olive oil then add garlic. Cook garlic just until it starts to pop then add spinach and lemon juice.
• Keep tossing spinach and as it starts to wilt and add in pine nuts; add light sea salt and cracked pepper to taste.
• You want to cook spinach until it's just completely wilted, but not until it's mush. Turn off heat, add grated cheese and toss lightly as it melts. Remove from pan to serving dish and top with a little more grated cheese and you're ready to go.

SPINACH WITH PINE NUTS & GARLIC

Steps:

• Wash the spinach thoroughly and cram into a large pan. Pour over a little boiling water, cover tightly and cook for 2-3 mins, until the leaves have wilted.
• Tip into a colander and drain well. Use the side of a small plate to press the spinach down to extract the last of the water. If using frozen, defrost in the microwave and drain.
• Meanwhile heat the oil, add the pine nuts and fry until golden. Add the garlic and fry briefly, then stir in the spinach and stir until heated through. Season and serve in a warm side dish.

SPINACH WITH PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Place olive oil, garlic, and water in a skillet on medium high heat.
• Once skillet is hot, add spinach. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Stir and cook until spinach is wilted.
• Adjust heat to low or simmer. Add pine nuts. Cook covered for 1 minute. Add red pepper flakes, if desired. Cook one minute more.
• Enjoy!

VELVEETA® SPICY SPINACH DIP

Steps:

• Place spinach in large microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 5 min.
• Add remaining ingredients; mix well.
• Microwave 5 min. or until VELVEETA is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after 3 min.

SPICY SPINACH DIP

Steps:

• Mix cream cheese and spread in medium bowl until blended.
• Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

SPINACH AND PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Wash the spinach, but allow the water to cling to the leaves. Cook the spinach until it wilts in a skillet over medium-high heat, about 3 minutes.
• Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the spinach, pine nuts, and garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Season with pepper and serve.