Spinach Garlic Dip With Pita Triangles Vegetables Recipes

TOASTED PITA TRIANGLES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Cut each pita in half and then each half in triangles and place them in a single layer on a sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle generously with salt.
• Bake for 10 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.

SPINACH DIP WITH PITA CRISPS

Steps:

• Place spinach in a colander; squeeze out excess liquid.
• Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add scallions and garlic; cook, stirring often, until softened, about 3 minutes.
• Transfer to a large bowl. Add spinach, sour cream, cheese, lemon juice, hot sauce, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; stir well. Serve with Pita Crisps.

GARLIC-SPINACH DIP

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients; cover.
• Refrigerate at least 3 hours or up to 3 days.
• Serve with cut-up fresh vegetables.

SPINACH-GARLIC DIP WITH PITA TRIANGLES & VEGGIES

Steps:

• Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil in large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic saute 10 seconds (be carful not to burn). Add spinach and saute until wilted and tender about 2 minutes. Cool.
• Puree cooled spinach and green onions in food processors.
• In a bowl mix spinach onion mixture, sour cream and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Cover and chill at least 2 hours.
• Preheat broiler. Slice each pita bread horizontally in half, forming 2 circles. Cut each cirle into 4 triangles.
• Place triangles in single layer on baking sheet. Lightly brush with remaing 2 tablespoons of olive oil. (optional you can season with pepper, grlic or flavor of your choice).
• Broil untl golden watching closely to avoid burning and moving for even browning. Takes about 2 minutes. Cool.

SPINACH AND YOGURT DIP

Steps:

• Blanch the spinach for 20 to 30 seconds or steam for 2 to 3 minutes. Rinse and squeeze out excess water and chop coarsely.
• Pound the garlic to a paste with salt in a mortar and pestle. Stir into the yogurt and set aside.
• Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a wide, heavy skillet and add the spices. Cook, stirring, until they begin to sizzle, and add the spinach. Cook, stirring, until heated through and coated with the oil and spices, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a food processor and pulse to a puree. Add the yogurt and blend together. Transfer to a bowl or platter. Serve on croutons or with crudités such as red pepper squares, or with pita triangles. Garnish with chopped walnuts if desired. Serve with pita bread.

SPINACH DIP WITH PITA TOASTS

Steps:

• For the dip: Drain spinach and press out as much water as possible.
• Combine the spinach, jalapenos, onions, tomatoes, cream cheese, Monterey Jack cheese and half and half in a medium bowl and mix well.
• Spoon into a buttered baking dish and bake at 400º for 20 to 25 minutes.
• Serve with pita toasts.
• For pita toasts:.
• Combine the butter, lemon pepper and cumin in a shallow dish and mix well.
• Slit each pita bread round in half so you have 2 rounds.
• Cut each round into triangles (using a pizza cutter makes this very easy).
• Dip each piece into butter mixture and place on a cookie and put under the broiler until crisp.