Spinach And Brussels Sprouts Marinara Food

CLASSIC HOMEMADE MARINARA WITH SPINACH

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large pot over medium low heat. When warm, add the smashed garlic cloves and let fry for about 1 minute until very lightly golden. Add the oregano, 1/2 tsp salt, chili flakes, basil, and onion. Stir to combine.
• Immediately add the tomatoes and their juices, cover the pot, and turn the heat up to medium and bring to a simmer. Turn the heat down to maintain a low simmer and let cook for 45-60 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste and add salt if needed.
• Remove the basil, then using an immersion blender (or transfer to an upright blender) pulse the sauce until the onion is blended into the sauce. At this point the sauce can be used immediately or over the next week.
• Sauté the spinach separately: heat a skillet over medium heat and add the teaspoon of oil. Add the spinach and sauté until wilted but bright green, about 2-3 minutes. Add the red wine vinegar and let cook another 30-60 seconds. Add the spinach to the sauce and let it cook in the sauce for 5 minutes. This can happen anytime after the sauce is done, either immediately or when reheating the sauce if made in advance.

ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND CARROTS

Steps:

• Whisk 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, the juice of 1/2 lime, 2 teaspoons sugar, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 teaspoon kosher salt and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Toss with 1 pound quartered Brussels sprouts and 1/2 pound sliced carrots on a baking sheet. Roast at 450 degrees F until tender, about 25 minutes. Toss with the juice of 1/2 lime, and salt and chopped mint to taste.

BRUSSEL LEAF AND BABY SPINACH SAUTé

Steps:

• Working with one brussels sprout at a time, peel each individual leaf, starting from the outside and working toward the middle. Continue to peel until you get to the tough core where it is just too tight to pull any more leaves. Discard the core and put the leaves in a big bowl. Repeat with the remaining brussels sprouts.
• Over medium heat, warm the olive oil in a large frying pan. Add all of the brussels leaves and sauté for about 30 seconds. Add the vinegar and maple syrup and toss to coat. Add the spinach to the pan and toss until it is just barely wilted. It is better just slightly underdone in this case, as it will continue to cook in its own heat.
• Sprinkle with the salt and Marcona almonds and serve immediately.

BARLEY WITH BRUSSELS SPROUTS, SPINACH, AND EDAMAME

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups of water and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a boil. Add the barley, cover, and simmer until just tender, about 40 minutes. Add the edamame beans, stir, and cover; continue cooking until barley is tender and edamame is bright green, about 5 minutes more. Remove from heat and fluff barley with a fork.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook ginger and garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the brussels sprouts and cook, stirring, until bright green and tender, about 2 minutes.
• Add remaining tablespoon oil to the pan. Add the spinach and cashews to the pan, and cook until the spinach has wilted, about 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in barley and edamame. Season to taste with salt and crushed red pepper.

FABULOUS SPINACH MARINARA

Steps:

• Thaw spinach and squeeze out excess moisture.
• Start cooking pasta.
• In a sauce pan sauté garlic mushrooms and onions.
• Add spaghetti sauce and spinach to mushrooms and onions bring to almost boil*.
• Take off heat add salt and pepper to taste.
• Drain pasta.
• Plate and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
• *Add shredded chicken or turkey to sauce mixture. For Vegetarian omit.

BRUSSELS SPROUT LEAF AND BABY SPINACH SAUTé

Steps:

• Working with one brussels sprout at a time, peel off each individual leaf, starting from the outside and working toward the middle. Continue to peel until you get to the tough core where it is just too tight to pull any more leaves. Discard the core and put the leaves in a big bowl. Repeat with the remaining brussels sprouts.
• Over medium heat, warm the olive oil in a large frying pan. Add all of the brussels sprout leaves and sauté for about 30 seconds. Add the vinegar and maple syrup and toss to coat. Add the spinach to the pan and toss until it is just barely wilted. It is better just slightly underdone in this case, as it will continue to cook in its own heat.
• Sprinkle with the salt and Marcona almonds and serve immediately.