Simple Spinach Side Dish Recipes

SARAH'S SPINACH SIDE DISH

Steps:

• Melt whipped butter in a small saucepan over medium heat; stir flour, garlic salt, and kosher salt into the melted butter until smooth.
• Whisk in low-fat milk, bring to a simmer, and reduce heat to low. Simmer sauce until thickened, whisking constantly, about 1 minute.
• Stir spinach into the sauce and heat until warmed through, 1 to 2 more minutes.

SIMPLE SPINACH SIDE DISH

Steps:

• Thaw and drain the spinach.
• Mix spinach, onion and sour cream.
• Place in greased casserole dish.
• Cover (layer!) with grated cheese, fresh bread crumbs, and parm.
• Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.

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.

EASY SPINACH & RICE SIDE DISH

Steps:

• Bring broth to boil in large saucepan; remove from heat.
• Stir in remaining ingredients; cover. Let stand 10 min.
• Fluff with fork.

QUICK AND EASY SAUTEED SPINACH

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the spinach to the skillet and cover; allow to cook 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic salt and cover again for another 5 minutes; remove from heat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to serve.

SAUTéED SPINACH

Steps:

• Discard blemished spinach leaves and tough stems. Rinse the spinach and drain well.
• Heat the oil in a skillet large enough to hold all the spinach. Add the spinach, garlic, salt and pepper. Cook over high heat, stirring rapidly, until the spinach is wilted and most of the moisture has evaporated. Remove the garlic and serve immediately.

MUSHROOM AND SPINACH SIDE DISH

Steps:

• If you're using porcini mushrooms, put them in a dish with enough hot water to barely cover and let them soak for about 20 minutes.
• Wash and slice the fresh mushrooms and remove any tough stems.
• In a large pan with a cover, heat the oil and sauté the mushrooms, including the soaked porcini and the soaking liquid.
• Stir well, cover and cook gently for 5 minutes.
• Stir in the garlic and herb blend, cover and cook for another 5 minutes, until the mushrooms are tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
• Add the baby spinach leaves to the mushroom mix. Stir to wilt them briefly, and the dish is ready to serve, or to store in the fridge for later use. You may want to add salt and pepper to taste but most people find it's not necessary.