Épinards En Branche Sautéed Spinach Recipes

SAUTéED SPINACH

Steps:

• WILT Spinach; Bring a large pot of water to boil over high heat; WILT spinach in boiling water; ADD all at once, stir, and drain immediately in a colander-- DO NOT let spinach sit in water.
• Press out as much liquid as possible, forming it into a disk.
• To sauté, heat oil in a large sauté pan over med-high heat.
• Add garlic and pepper flakes; sauté until garlic turns golden, about 1 minute.
• Stir constantly.
• ADD the disk of spinach and break up with wooden spoon, stirring to coat with oil and garlic.
• Cook just until heated through, about 1 minute.
• Season with salt and pepper, then transfer to a serving platter.
• Drizzle spinach with Balsamic vinegar before serving.

GARLIC SAUTEED SPINACH

Steps:

• Rinse the spinach well in cold water to make sure it's very clean. Spin it dry in a salad spinner, leaving just a little water clinging to the leaves.
• In a very large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil and saute the garlic over medium heat for about 1 minute, but not until it's browned. Add all the spinach, the salt, and pepper to the pot, toss it with the garlic and oil, cover the pot, and cook it for 2 minutes. Uncover the pot, turn the heat on high, and cook the spinach for another minute, stirring with a wooden spoon, until all the spinach is wilted. Using a slotted spoon, lift the spinach to a serving bowl and top with the butter, a squeeze of lemon, and a sprinkling of sea or kosher salt. Serve hot.

ÉPINARDS EN BRANCHE (SAUTéED SPINACH)

Steps:

• Pull away and discard any tough stems and blemished leaves from the spinach. Rinse and drain the spinach.
• Pour the water into a kettle and bring to the boil. Add salt to taste and the spinach. Stir down to wilt. Bring to the boil, stirring occasionally, and cook about 5 minutes.
• Empty the spinach into a colander and drain. Press with the back of a wooden spoon to extract most of the liquid. Squeeze between the hands to extract additional moisture.
• Put the spinach on a flat surface and chop it coarsely. Add nutmeg.
• Put the butter in a skillet and, when it starts to brown, add the spinach.
• Cook, tossing and stirring, just to heat through.

SPINACH WITH ANCHOVY (LES EPINARDS AUX ANCHOIS)

Steps:

• If the spinach is in bulk, trim off and discard all tough stems and blemished leaves. Whatever spinach is used, rinse and drain well.
• Chop the anchovy fillets and set aside.
• Heat the oil in a heavy-bottom skillet and add the garlic. Cook briefly while stirring and add the spinach. Cook, stirring, until wilted. Add the chopped anchovies and stir. Let the spinach cook, stirring, until most of the liquid is reduced. Serve the spinach while hot.

SAUTéED SPINACH AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Coat skillet with the oil.
• Add mushrooms, onion, bacon and garlic.
• Sauté for about 6 min over medium heat.
• Add spinach and sauté until wilted.
• Salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve and enjoy.

SAUTéED SPINACH WITH RED ONION

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a very large pot over medium heat.
• Add the onion and the garlic and cook until almost tender, about 6 minutes. Add the broth, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper.
• Add one third of the spinach and cook it until it just begins to wilt. Continue adding the spinach one large handful at a time, sautéing just until it begins to wilt before adding more.
• Transfer the mixture to a bowl, sprinkle with lemon zest and serve.

SAUTéED SPINACH AND RED PEPPERS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat the oil over moderate heat.
• Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes.
• Add the bell pepper and sauté for 3 minutes.
• Add the spinach, sprinkle with the salt and sugar and cook, turning for 4 minutes or until the spinach is wilted.