Jaleo Style Spinach Recipes

JAPANESE-STYLE SPINACH (GOMAE)

Steps:

• Put a large pot of water on to boil.
• Meanwhile, whisk tahini, vinegar, soy sauce, water and mirin in a large bowl.
• Cook spinach in the boiling water until it just turns bright green, 15 to 30 seconds for baby spinach, 45 seconds to 1 minute for mature spinach. Drain in a colander and rinse with cold water. Press or squeeze to remove excess water. Add the spinach to the dressing and toss to coat. Drizzle with sesame oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired.

SPINACH AND PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Wash the spinach, but allow the water to cling to the leaves. Cook the spinach until it wilts in a skillet over medium-high heat, about 3 minutes.
• Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the spinach, pine nuts, and garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Season with pepper and serve.

CREAMED SPINACH WITH JALAPENOS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Butter a small casserole dish.
• Place the spinach in a microwave-safe bowl, and cook in the microwave 5 minutes on High, until heated through. Drain well, reserving 1/2 cup liquid.
• Melt 2 T. butter in small saucepan over medium heat, and stir in the bread crumbs until well coated. Remove from heat, and set aside.
• Melt remaining 2 T. butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour. Mix in onion and garlic, and cook 1 minute. Gradually stir in reserved spinach liquid, evaporated milk, cheese, and jalapeno. Season with celery salt and pepper. Mix in the spinach. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish, and top with bread crumbs.
• Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until bubbly and golden browned.

SPINACH WITH PINE NUTS AND RAISINS

Steps:

• Rinse the spinach well and remove the stems. Place in a large sauté pan with only the rinsing water clinging to the leaves. Cook over medium heat, turning as needed until wilted, just a few minutes. Drain well and set aside. Add the olive oil to the now-empty pan and place over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté until tender, about 8 minutes. Add the spinach, raisins, and pine nuts and sauté briefly to warm through. Season with salt and pepper and serve warm or at room temperature.

SPINACH MARIA RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place 1 tbsp. butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Once it's melted, add the onion and cook until the onion has softened and turned lightly golden, about 4-5 minutes. Add milk, garlic powder, red pepper flakes and mustard powder into the saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring regularly. As soon as it starts to boil, reduce the heat to simmer, leaving it there to thicken. Melt the remaining 5 tbsp. butter in a smaller saucepan, then sprinkle 5 tbsp. flour in it. Stir the flour in to form a paste, cooking over low heat for about 2-3 minutes. Add this mixture to the large saucepan filled with milk and spices. Stir to combine. Reduce the heat on the large saucepan to medium, then gradually add the Velveeta and cheddar cheese, stirring regularly so that the cheese melts, creating a thick sauce. Add in 1/2 c. Monterey Jack cheese, setting aside the other cup for topping the spinach dish. Once all of the cheese has melted, remove the saucepan from heat. Drain any excess water from the thawed spinach. Add it to the cheese sauce, mixing to combine. Pour the mixture into a large casserole dish and top with remaining Monterey Jack cheese. Cook in the oven for 15-17 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the mixture is bubbly slightly.

JALEO-STYLE SPINACH RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the apple cubes and let them caramelize, stirring occasionally, for 4-5 minutes. Add the pine nuts and stir them around until they turn golden brown; stay close by, as these suckers can go from toasted to burned in just a few seconds. Add the spinach and cook until fully wilted and combined with the other ingredients. Season with salt and serve!