Fresh Spinach With Leeks In Pernod Recipes

FRESH SPINACH WITH LEEKS IN PERNOD

Steps:

• Clean your spinach really well in a sink full of water, and remove any tough veins and stems.
• You may have to repeat the cleaning process several times to remove all the grit from the spinach.
• Remove from water, but do not dry.
• Clean the leek well in water, then chop all of the white part and any of the green part that is tender.
• This should yield between 1 1/2 to 2 cups of leek.
• Heat oil in a wok over medium heat.
• Add the spinach, leeks, and tomato.
• Cover, and cook 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Leeks should be crisp-tender at this point, and spinach wilted.
• Drain the vegetables in a colander and immediately return to the wok.
• Stir in the pernod and salt and pepper to taste.
• Cook uncovered approximately 5 minutes or until the liquid has nearly all evaporated.
• Serve.

FRESH SPINACH AND MOZZARELLA SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk salad dressing, chopped garlic, balsamic vinegar and dried oregano to blend in large bowl.
• Mix in sliced tomatoes, cubed mozzarella cheese and sliced onion.
• (Can be prepared 1 hour ahead; Let stand at room temperature, tossing occasionally).
• Add spinach to salad and toss to combine.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

FRESH SPINACH AND LEEKS WITH QUINOA/RICE

Steps:

• Place a large dutch oven on med-high, add olive-oil.
• Add leeks and onions and saute for 10 minutes or until soft.
• Add all the spinach, quinoa, tomato sauce, water, salt and pepper. This may look like a lot of spinach but it will melt down.
• Simmer on low for 40 minutes, or until most of the liquid has evaporated. Continue stirring.
• Remove from heat, and let sit for 5-10 minutes until thickened.
• Squeeze half the lemon on the spinach and serve.
• Pass remaining lemon around table for garnish.