Sicilian Spinach Sauté Recipes

GARLIC SAUTéED SPINACH

Steps:

• Trim the stem from the leaves, then wash the leaves very well (spinach often holds a lot of dirt).
• Shake off excess water but do not dry (water droplets helps steam-cook the spinach).
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic and cook for 20 seconds until it becomes light golden and smells amazing.
• Add spinach, then use tongs or 2 wooden spoons to toss until the spinach wilts - about 2 minutes. I like mine just wilted.
• Remove from heat immediately and sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss once more.
• Transfer to serving platter and serve.

SAUTEED SPINACH

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet. Melt the butter, then add the olive oil and chopped shallot. Cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the spinach and cook, stirring, until spinach is wilted. Season with salt and pepper and toss again. Serve warm.

ITALIAN SPINACH SAUTE

Steps:

• Heat oil oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add in spinach and chopped garlic; saute stirring for about 10-12 minutes or until all the liquid from the spinach evaporates.
• Add in the breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese; mix to combine and heat through.
• Season with salt and fresh ground pepper to taste.

SAUTéED SPINACH

Steps:

• Discard blemished spinach leaves and tough stems. Rinse the spinach and drain well.
• Heat the oil in a skillet large enough to hold all the spinach. Add the spinach, garlic, salt and pepper. Cook over high heat, stirring rapidly, until the spinach is wilted and most of the moisture has evaporated. Remove the garlic and serve immediately.

SICILIAN SPINACH SAUTE

Steps:

• Combine spinach and 1/4 cup water in heavy large pot over high heat.
• Toss until spinach wilts but is still bright green, about 3 minutes.
• Transfer spinach to colander; press to release excess liquid.
• Wipe pot dry.
• Heat oil in same pot over medium heat.
• Add garlic; stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Add currants and capers and stir 1 minute. Mix in spinach, then cheese and toss until heated through, about 1 minute.
• Season spinach to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

QUICK AND EASY SAUTEED SPINACH

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the spinach to the skillet and cover; allow to cook 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic salt and cover again for another 5 minutes; remove from heat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to serve.

SPINACH SAUTE

Steps:

• Bring the water to a boil in a skillet over medium heat. Add spinach all at once, and reduce heat slightly. Cover, and let cook for about 3 minutes, or until spinach is not quite tender.
• Stir in the cream cheese and lemon juice, and season with salt. Cook, stirring, until the cream cheese is melted and well blended. Serve immediately.

SPINACH SAUTE

Steps:

• Check the spinach leaves and discard any leaves with blemishes. Cut large leaves into strips. Rinse the spinach and set aside.
• Over high heat, set a 6 quart sauce pot with 4 quarts of water. When water begins to boil, place the spinach in it, add a teaspoon of salt and blanch for 2 to 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon place the spinach in a colander and set aside.
• Combine the olive oil and the garlic in a 10 inch skillet and place over a medium heat. When the garlic turns golden in color, remove skillet from the heat.
• Combine the spinach with the garlic then place skillet back over medium heat and simmer for 5 minutes or until tender. Taste for salt, add crushed red pepper and pepper to taste.
• Serve hot with lemon wedges if desired.