Spinach Sauté With Red Bell Pepper Preserved Lemons Food

SAUTEED SPINACH AND RED BELL PEPPERS

Steps:

• Char peppers over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Enclose in paper bag and let stand 10 minutes. Peel, seed and cut peppers into matchstick-size strips. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
• Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add roasted peppers and sauté until heated through, about 3 minutes. Transfer to medium bowl. Cover to keep warm.
• Melt 1 tablespoon butter and 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in same pot over medium-high heat. Add half of spinach and cook just until wilted, about 3 minutes. Transfer spinach to bowl with roasted peppers. Repeat with remaining 1 tablespoon butter, 1 1/2 tablespoons oil and spinach. Toss spinach and peppers to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

SAUTEED SPINACH AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add red pepper; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add onion and garlic; cook 1-1/2 minutes longer or until onion is tender. Add remaining ingredients; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until spinach is just wilted.

ROASTED RED PEPPERS WITH FETA, CAPERS AND PRESERVED LEMONS

Steps:

• Preheat the grill (broiler) on the hottest setting and roast the peppers under the grill, turning frequently.
• When they are softened and their skins begin to blacken place them in a plastic bag, seal and leave to stand for 15 minutes.
• Peel the peppers, remove the stalks and seeds then slice the flesh and arrange on a plate.
• Add the crumbled feta and pour over the olive oil, scatter the capers and preserved lemons over the top.
• Sprinkle with a little salt if required.

FRESH SPINACH & SWEET PEPPER SAUTE W/ ONIONS

Steps:

• 1. Add butter and olive oil to a large skillet, and allow butter to melt.
• 2. Stir in chopped onions and chopped red bell peppers, and saute for about 4-5 minutes.
• 3. Add washed baby leaf spinach to skillet, add salt and pepper & optional minced garlic if desired. Stir to mix with peppers, then cover with lid, and allow to wilt, stir just until spinach has wilted. Remove from heat.
• 4. Serve immediately while still hot.

PRESERVED LEMONS

Steps:

• Wash and dry lemons. Cut each lemon into quarters, do not cut all the way through so that the lemon is still intact and joined together at the base.
• Spoon about two teaspoons of sea salt into each cut lemon and place the lemon into a sterile glass jar, packing them in tightly. Repeat step until all your lemons you want to preserve have finished.
• Add juice of one lemon and four teaspoons of sea salt into the jar. Cover lemons with warm water.
• Seal jar and leave in a cool dark place for 40 days and nights. (You can leave them longer than 40 days if you wish) do not refrigerate until opening.
• Enjoy.