Balsamicspinach Recipes

BALSAMIC-PARMESAN SAUTéED SPINACH

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add spinach, salt and pepper; toss to coat. Cook, stirring, until just wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan. Drizzle with vinegar (or glaze) and serve immediately.

SPINACH WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Cook spinach with water that clings to it 3-5 minutes or until leaves begin to wilt.
• Remove from heat and drain thoroughly.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Combine melted butter (margarine) and vinegar.
• Mix in butter and vinegar just before serving.

BALSAMIC CHICKEN WITH BABY SPINACH

Steps:

• Heat a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the chicken and cook about 4 minutes per side, or until cooked through and juices run clear. Remove the chicken and set aside. To the same pan, add the spinach and cook just until wilted, about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside. Lower the heat to medium and add the balsamic vinegar and chicken broth to the pan and stir, scraping the bottom of the pan to remove any browned bits. Add the tomatoes, bring to a simmer and cook 3 to 5 minutes.
• Place the couscous in a serving bowl. Top with the spinach, chicken and balsamic-tomato sauce.

BALSAMIC SPINACH

Steps:

• Heat oil in sauce pan.
• Saute garlic slivers in oil.
• Add spinach and coat with oil and to heat through.
• Put spinach in serving bowl and drizzle with balsamic vinegar.

MUSHROOMS AND SPINACH ITALIAN STYLE

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion and garlic in the oil until they start to become tender. Add the mushrooms, and fry until they begin to shrink, about 3 to 4 minutes. Toss in the spinach, and fry, stirring constantly for a few minutes, or until spinach is wilted.
• Add the vinegar, stirring constantly until it is absorbed, then stir in the white wine. Reduce heat to low, and simmer until the wine has almost completely absorbed. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve hot.

OUR FAVORITE BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, shallot, garlic, salt, and black pepper together in a glass jar with a lid. Replace lid on the jar and shake vigorously until thoroughly combined.

SAUTEED FRESH SPINACH

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic; saute until it just begins to take on color, about 30 seconds. Add spinach, and toss well, coating with oil.
• Cook the spinach, tossing frequently, until the leaves turn bright green and have slightly wilted, about 2 minutes. Season spinach with salt, and drizzle the balsamic vinegar over the spinach; serve immediately.