Super Spinach Side Food

SUPER FOOD SPINACH SALAD WITH POMEGRANATE-GLAZED WALNUTS

Steps:

• Combine 1/4 cup juice with the sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small nonstick skillet. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reduces slightly, about 5 minutes. Add the walnuts and continue to cook, stirring, until the nuts are coated and dark and the liquid evaporates in the skillet, about another 5 minutes. Transfer to a baking sheet to cool. When cool, break apart with your hands.
• Meanwhile, soak the red onion in ice water for about 10 minutes; drain and pat dry. Place the baby spinach in a serving bowl and top with the onions, mushrooms, tomatoes and walnuts. In a bowl whisk the remaining 2 tablespoons juice with the vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper, and then whisk in the oil. Drizzle over the salad and toss just before serving.
• Calories: 140 Fat: 10 grams Saturated Fat: 1 gram Protein: 4 grams Carbohydrates: 12 grams Sugar: 6 grams Fiber: 3 grams Cholesterol: 0 milligrams Sodium: 300 milligrams

WATERMELON & SPINACH SUPER SALAD

Steps:

• Rinse the quinoa, then put it in a pan with a fitted lid and cover with 200ml water. Cook, covered, over a medium heat for 15 mins or until fluffy and the water has been absorbed. Don't worry if it catches on the bottom at little. Fork through to separate the grains , then leave to cool.
• Meanwhile, heat a frying pan over a medium heat and toast the pumpkin seeds for 1 min or until they start to pop. Tip into a serving bowl or on a platter with the watermelon, spinach, avocado, mint and feta. Toss through the quinoa , then squeeze over the lime juice with a pinch of seasoning. Top with the cress and serve.

SIMPLE SPINACH SIDE DISH

Steps:

• Thaw and drain the spinach.
• Mix spinach, onion and sour cream.
• Place in greased casserole dish.
• Cover (layer!) with grated cheese, fresh bread crumbs, and parm.
• Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.

SUPER SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Puree first 7 ingredients in blender or processor until smooth and emulsified. Set dressing aside.
• Cook bacon in heavy medium skillet over medium heat until crisp. Drain bacon on paper towels. Crumble. Combine spinach and remaining ingredients in large bowl. Add enough dressing to season to taste. Toss well. Garnish salad with bacon and serve.

SUPER SPINACH SIDE

Steps:

• The key to this recipe is that it has to be prepared right before serving.
• Prepare the bacon (I like to use the already cooked kind) and crumble it.
• Pour the olive oil into a frying pan and heat on medium heat.
• Add the spinach leaves.
• Once the spinach leaves have mostly wilted, add the bacon and the pine nuts.
• Just before serving, add the feta cheese crumbles.
• The ingredient amounts I have stated above are ballpark figures.
• I usually use a bag of baby spinach leaves for this recipe.
• You can use sunflower seeds instead of pine nuts and blue or gorgonzola cheeses instead of feta.