Fresh Spinach With Feta And Tomatoes Recipes

SPINACH, TOMATO AND FETA OATMEAL

Steps:

• Bring 4 cups water, lemon juice, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and crushed red pepper if using to a boil in a large saucepan.
• Stir in the oats, spinach and tomatoes, reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring frequently, until the oats are just softened and the mixture is slightly thickened, about 7 minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the feta, oil and dill.
• Transfer the oatmeal to individual bowls and garnish with scallions and olives if using.

MOSTACCIOLI WITH SPINACH AND FETA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, and set aside.
• Heat oil in a large pot. Add tomatoes, spinach, and garlic; cook and stir 2 minutes, or until spinach is wilted and mixture is thoroughly heated. Add pasta and cheese; cook 1 minute. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

PENNE WITH TOMATO, SPINACH AND FETA SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring water to boil for penne.
• Chop the whole onion, and reserve 2 tablespoons for the salad.
• Heat large nonstick pan until it is very hot. Reduce heat to medium high, and add oil. Saute onion in the oil until it softens.
• Meanwhile mince garlic, and add to onion. Add pine nuts.
• Wash, trim and coarsely chop tomatoes. When onion begins to brown, add tomatoes and tomato paste. Reduce heat to medium low, and cover.
• Cook the penne according to package directions.
• Wash and remove tough stems from spinach, and coarsely chop. Add to pot, and continue cooking.
• Wash, trim and slice the scallions, and add to the pot.
• In food processor blend the feta and yogurt.
• Remove the sauce from the heat, and stir in the feta mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
• Drain pasta, and serve with sauce.

PENZEY'S PASTA WITH SPINACH, TOMATOES, & FETA

Steps:

• Bring 2 quarts of water to boil in a large pot.
• Meanwhile, heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet or shallow saucepan. Add onions and cook for 5 minutes to soften, stirring to prevent browning. Add the garlic, diced tomatoes, and oregano. Cook for about 10 minutes and add the chopped spinach. Cook for another 5-10 minutes until the spinach has softened and the flavors developed. Add salt & pepper to taste.
• When the sauce is nearly done (about the time you add the spinach), cook the linguine according to the package directions.
• Drain the pasta and place servings on individual plates. Spoon sauce on top. Sprinkle with feta and serve immediately.

SPINACH, TOMATO AND FETA QUICHE

Steps:

• Two hours before you want to make the quiche, take the dough out of the freezer to defrost.
• When you're ready to start, lay the dough into either a 10 inch quiche or springform baking pan, making sure you have enough dough to form a crust around the edge.
• The crust should come 1 to 1 1/2 inches up the side of the pan.
• Crumble the feta cheese onto the bottom of the crust.
• Pour the olive oil into a saucepan and, when it is heated, throw in the spinach and cook until wilted.
• Spread the spinach over the feta cheese.
• Beat the eggs, garlic and creme fraiche together.
• Pour over top of the feta cheese and spinach.
• Place cherry tomatoes on top of the quiche.
• Sprinkle chives and ground pepper on top.
• Bake at 350 F or 180 C for 45 minutes.

SPINACH & FETA SAUTE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute garlic in oil for 1 minute. Add spinach and almonds; saute 2 minutes longer or just until spinach is wilted. Sprinkle with cheese.

SPINACH-TOPPED TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook spinach according to package directions with bouillon; drain well. Cool slightly; press out excess liquid. , Lightly salt tomato halves; place with cut side down on a paper towel for 15 minutes to absorb excess moisture. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the spinach, bread crumbs, cheese, onion, butter, egg, garlic, pepper and cayenne pepper. , Place tomato halves, cut side up, in a shallow baking dish. Divide the spinach mixture over tomatoes. Sprinkle with shredded cheese if desired. Bake at 350° for about 15 minutes or until heated through.

SPINACH-FETA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• In a large bowl, combine the spinach, feta cheese, mozzarella cheese, processed cheese food, 1/2 the butter, vinegar, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
• Place a layer of phyllo dough into the bottom of a lightly greased 2-quart casserole dish. Spread the spinach and cheese mixture into the dish and top with 4 layers of phyllo dough, spraying each layer with butter-flavored cooking spray. Drizzle the remaining butter over the top.
• Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 20 minutes.