Spinach - what to do with?
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I buy the bags, break it down into 1-2 cups serving then freeze it to put it in my soups and smoothies0
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i make a spinich and cottage cheese canneloni, its one of my favourite meals. i make up a big batch (6 portions) eat 1 and freeze the others so have handy meals to put in the microwave. let me know if you want the recipe :-)0
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I add it into whatever I'm cooking, it's next to no calories and packed full of nutrients. I put it in my curries, fajita mix or steam it and eat with fish. Mix it in with scrambled egg for breakfast too or just use it as salad.0
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I add it too most things. Love it in meals like meatballs, pasta or mincemeat!0
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Make pancakes and fill them with spinach and tomatoes.... I use this as my pancake mix (makes about 4 big ones):
50g plain flour
150ml skimmed milk
1 egg
Beat milk and egg together then gradually add flour, beating in accordingly and then cook as for pancakes.
Also use same recipe for making Yorkshire puds ^^0 -
i make a spinich and cottage cheese canneloni, its one of my favourite meals. i make up a big batch (6 portions) eat 1 and freeze the others so have handy meals to put in the microwave. let me know if you want the recipe :-)
Is it healthy canneloni? Love pasta but haven't eaten pasta in ages tbh. Would love the recipe, thanks!0 -
Sweet potato, spinach and cherry tomato curry......low fat, healthy and delish!0
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Thanks for the suggestions. I know it's good for you (anything green is good for you so my mam says, beetroot is fab too) so often wonder what to do with it.
Keep them coming!0 -
Sweet potato, spinach and cherry tomato curry......low fat, healthy and delish!
Oh what's THIS recipe? Does it freeze well? I batch make food and don't cook with sweet potato enough.0 -
Salads! There are tons of variations you can get on all recipes or google, but my favourite is one I made up:
I love adding 1/2 - 1 cup of whole wheat penne to a big bowl of spinach, 1/2 a tin of chopped anchovies (using the anchovy oil), 1/2 a tbsp of parmesan cheese, lemon juice and salt and pepper- make the most amazing lunch.0 -
bump for the cannaloni recipe xx0
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obviously you can mix it into just about anything. i love wilting it into a pot of quinoa with a homemade vinaigrette, lentils, roasted cauliflower, diced tomatoes, and onions. fry thin slices of garlic and shallots in a tablespoon of olive oil, then toss in whole leaves of spinach and half a teaspoon of lemon zest or orange zest. you can also throw in whole sweet basil leaves and use lime zest instead. with some julienned carrots? nomnomnom.0
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I'd love to see the curry recipe, hope it gets posted0
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Sweet potato, spinach and cherry tomato curry......low fat, healthy and delish!
Oh what's THIS recipe? Does it freeze well? I batch make food and don't cook with sweet potato enough.
Freeze any spare spinach - works a bomb....
http://www.simplycanning.com/freezing-spinach.html0 -
Good in omelettes, spinach and sweet potato curry, can put it in savoury muffins.0
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Sweet potato, spinach and cherry tomato curry......low fat, healthy and delish!
Oh what's THIS recipe? Does it freeze well? I batch make food and don't cook with sweet potato enough.
I'm at work on the moment (working really hard I promise), I will post the recipe on here for you when I get home. I've never frozen it but it is from a book (can't remember which one) so that may say.......watch this space!0 -
Ok thanks witchmoo! I will check back later.0
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I made an amazing Spinach and Ricotta pie the other day...recipe is here...
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/1854668/spinach-and-ricotta-pie0 -
I use spinach as an alternative to spaghetti in spaghetti bolognaise, or instead of rice with chilli or curry.0
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Some recipes! Yum! Love spinach, will also use it in a salad instead of lettuce leaves.
Prawn & Spinach Salad With Lime Honey Dressing
Ingredients:
20 g Desiccated Coconut
150 g Spinach Leaves
150 g Large Cooked Prawns
1 small Red Onion, diced
1 large Mango, peeled and cubed
Lime Honey Dressing
3 Tbsp Lime Juice
1 Tbsp Honey
1 tsp Mustard
5 Tbsp Grapeseed Oil Or Sunflower Oil
Metrics:
Difficulty: Easy
Yield: 6
Directions:
1.Dry fry the coconut over a medium heat until lightly toasted. Whisk the dressing ingredients together and season.
2.Arrange the spinach, prawns, red onion and mango in a large salad bowl. Sprinkle with the coconut and pour the dressing over just before serving.
Notes: 184 kcalories, protein 7.2g, carbohydrate 12.9g, fat 11.9 g, saturated fat 3.1g, fibre 2.9g, salt 0.6 g
Alternative - Replace mango with avocado
Chicken, Spinach And Chickpea Salad
Ingredients:
1 Barbecued Chicken, meat shredded
250 g Cherry Tomatoes, halved
300 g Can Chickpeas, drained, rinsed
⅓ cup Flat-Leaf Parsley Leaves, roughly chopped
100 g Feta Cheese, crumbled
⅓ cup Olive Oil
1 Lemon, juiced
200 g Baby Spinach
Crusty Bread, to serve
Yield: (Serves 4)
Directions:
1. Combine chicken, tomatoes, chickpeas, parsley and feta in a large bowl. Season with black pepper. Toss gently to combine.
2. Combine oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice and salt and pepper in a small bowl. Whisk until well combined.
3. Add spinach to chicken. Drizzle with dressing. Toss to combine. Serve with bread.
Speedy Soy Spinach
Ingredients:
1 Tbsp Vegetable Oil
1 Garlic Clove
200 g Bag Spinach
2 Tbsp Soy Sauce
1 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds
Directions:
1.Heat the oil in a pan and cook the garlic for a few secs. Tip in the spinach and cook for 2 mins, stirring often until just beginning to wilt. Drizzle over the soy sauce, toss through and scatter with sesame seeds. Great served with chicken or grills.
Notes: Per serving - 64 k calories, protein 2g, carbohydrate 2g, fat 5 g, saturated fat 0g, fibre 1g, sugar 1g, salt 1.54 g0
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