German Style Spinach Recipes

GERMAN-STYLE SPINACH

Steps:

• Cook spinach according to package directions. Drain well and set aside. Saute onion and garlic in butter in a large skillet until tender. Stir in the spinach, bacon, nutmeg, salt and pepper; heat through.

GERMAN-STYLE SPINACH (OR CHARD)

Steps:

• Cook spinach according to package directions.
• Drain well and set aside.
• In a large skillet, saute onion and garlic in butter until tender.
• Stir in spinach, bacon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
• Heat through.

GERMAN CREAMED SPINACH

Steps:

• Wash spinach and steam together with onion for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Finely chop cooked spinach and onion together with the garlic and place in a medium pot.
• Combine flour and oil and and heat in a small sauce pan until golden brown.
• Combine flour mixture with spinach stirring until evenly blended.
• Add milk to spinach stirring to combine with flour mixture.
• Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes or until spinach thickens. Salt to taste.
• Enjoy.

CREAMED SPINACH

Steps:

• Wash the spinach until the water is clear.
• In a large pot, bring the lightly salted water to a boil.
• Add the spinach to the boiling water - you might need to do it in several portions to fit all of it.
• Let boil for 30 to 60 seconds, then immediately take it out and put it into a bowl with ice water. Discard the cooking water.
• Remove the spinach from the ice water once it has cooled and put it into a colander. Press the spinach by hand to remove as much water as possible. Let continue to drain while you continue with the next steps.
• Dice the onion and heat a pot with the butter.
• Fry the onions in the butter and peel the garlic.
• Once the onions are cooked until translucent, add the garlic with a garlic press and fry for 30 seconds, then add the spinach and stir.
• Next, add the broth and the cream (as explained in the video) and stir.
• Let cook for some minutes, then use an immersion blender to blend it all.
• Mix the flour with a bit of cold water and mix into the spinach.
• Add salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste.
• Serve with potatoes or mashed potatoes and a fried or boiled egg.

CLASSIC GREEK SPINACH

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onions, and cook until tender. Mix in spinach. Stir in tomatoes. Allow vegetables to simmer about 5 minutes
• Pour 2 cups water into saucepan, and bring to a boil. Mix in garlic, tomato paste, bouillon cube, salt and pepper. Reduce heat, and cook at a low boil about 15 minutes, until water is reduced by half.
• Stir rice and remaining water into the spinach mixture. Return to boil, reduce heat , and simmer covered 20 minutes, or until rice is tender and fluffy.

GERMAN-STYLE SPINACH

Steps:

• Cook spinach according to package directions. Drain well and set aside. In a large skillet, saute onion and garlic in butter until tender. Stir in the spinach, bacon, nutmeg, salt and pepper; heat through.

GERMAN-STYLE SPINACH

Steps:

• Cook spinach according to package directions. Drain well and set aside. In a large skillet, sauté onion and garlic in butter until tender. Stir in the spinach, bacon, nutmeg, salt and pepper heat through.© Copyright Reiman Publications, 1993-1997