Best 6 Espinaca A La Catalan Catalan Style Spinach Recipes

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In the realm of vegetarian delights, Catalan-style spinach, also known as "Espinacas a la Catalana," stands as a shining star. This traditional dish, rooted in the vibrant culinary heritage of Catalonia, Spain, offers a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. It is a simple yet elegant dish featuring fresh spinach, garlic, pine nuts, and raisins, all harmoniously blended with a rich and flavorful sauce. But that's not all! This article presents a collection of enticing recipes that take this classic dish to new heights. From the basic Catalan-style spinach recipe to innovative variations that incorporate unique ingredients and cooking techniques, this article has something for every palate. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the diverse world of Catalan-style spinach recipes.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

ESPINACA A LA CATALAN (ANDORRAN STYLE SPINACH)



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A simply wilted spinach that makes a lovely side dish for just about anything.

Provided by International Cuisine

Categories     Salad or Side dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 sweet apple like a Golden Delicious or Fuji (peeled, cored and diced)
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup pine nuts
¼ cup raisins
10 ounces baby spinach (washed and dried)
Salt to taste

Steps:

  • Heat up the olive oil in a large skillet to medium high.
  • Add in the apples and cook until they are lightly browned.
  • Add in the pine nuts stirring constantly so they don't burn just about 30 seconds or so.
  • Add in the raisins and stir all together.
  • Add in the spinach and give a quick stir, remove from heat.
  • You want the spinach to just begin to wilt, do not overcook.
  • Add in salt to taste and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 59 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ESPINACA A LA CATALAN (CATALAN-STYLE SPINACH)



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A spinach side dish from the Catalan region in Spain. Strong Moorish influences! Whatever you do, DO NOT overcook the spinach! From Jose Andres Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America. Love Jose's recipes!

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Spinach

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons spanish extra virgin olive oil
1 gravenstein apple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4 inch cubes (read *NOTE)
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup seedless dark raisin
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
10 ounces fresh Baby Spinach, washed and patted dry (I use a salad spinner)

Steps:

  • *NOTE: Original recipe specified a golden delicious apple. However any apple variety that holds its shape well for baking will work in this recipe: Rome beauty, braeburn, gala, for example.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large pan over a medium-high flame.
  • When the oil is very hot, add the apple cubes and cook until they are lightly browned; about 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the pine nuts and cook until they are lightly browned; about 20-30 seconds. Watch pan carefully as the pine nuts can burn quite easily! *Constantly stir the nuts to avoid burning.*.
  • Add the raisins and the 1/2 teaspoon salt; stir together. Add the spinach and sauté very fast until it just starts to wilt; about another 20-30 seconds.
  • Now remove the pan from the heat; the spinach will continue to wilt off the heat.
  • Add salt to taste, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.5, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 348.5, Carbohydrate 17.1, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 10.7, Protein 3.6

ITALIAN-STYLE SPINACH



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This is a good side dish to serve with pasta or chicken or veal. It is simple to make with a lovely taste.

Provided by Miss Annie

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lbs fresh spinach, washed
2 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/3 cup pine nuts
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg (pref. fresh grated)
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cover and cook spinach and water for about 10 minutes, until spinach is wilted; drain well.
  • Heat butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Saute garlic in butter.
  • Stir in spinach and remaining ingredients.
  • Cook uncovered over medium heat, stirring often, until heat through.

SPINACH WITH RAISINS AND PINE NUTS (ESPINACS A LA CATALANA)



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An addictive melange of spinach, garlic, raisins, pine nuts and good olive oil, this is one of the best Catalan dishes. Its uses in the Catalan kitchen are many - in croquettes or egg tortillas, as a topping for cocas (flat breads), as a filling for savory turnovers or cannelloni, or as a base for baked fish. As a side dish, it goes with just about anything, and nothing beats it in the morning on toast, topped with poached eggs. The recipe is also great made with other wilted greens, such as chard or escarole. Adapted from "The New Spanish Table" cookbook.

Provided by TxGriffLover

Categories     Spinach

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 tablespoons raisins (golden or dark)
2 bunches fresh spinach, tough stems removed
4 tablespoons fragrant extra virgin olive oil
8 whole small peeled garlic cloves, lightly mashed
5 tablespoons pine nuts
coarse salt & freshly ground black pepper (kosher or sea)

Steps:

  • Place the raisins in a small bowl, add very hot water to cover, and soak until plump, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain well and pat dry with paper towels, then set aside.
  • Rinse, but do not drain the spinach. Place the spinach in a large saucepan over medium heat and cover the pan. Cook the spinach in the water that clings to its leaves until just wilted, 4-5 minutes, stirring a few times.
  • Transfer the spinach to a colander and squeeze out the excess moisture by pressing on the spinach with the back of a spoon. Chop the spinach coarsely. (The spinach can be prepared a few hours ahead up to this point).
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over low heat. Add the garlic, pine nuts, and soaked raisins and cook until the nuts and garlic are light golden, 3-5 minutes.
  • Increase the heat to medium, add the chopped spinach and cook for about 1 minute, stirring to combine evenly. Season with salt and pepper to taste, transfer to a serving bowl and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.8, Fat 21.5, SaturatedFat 2.5, Sodium 137.4, Carbohydrate 21.3, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 9.9, Protein 7.1

ESPINACA



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I got the idea for this from Abuelo's Restaurant. It's super simple and the only way the kids will eat spinach. It's great served with steak. (I just guessed on the actual amounts. I always just eye it.)

Provided by scionix

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons butter
2 -3 bunches fresh spinach
15 ounces corn (drained, I usually use 1/2 can)
1 -2 cup cheese (I use the Mexican blend shredded stuff)
1 teaspoon salt
1 -2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • In a large skillet: Reduce down the spinach in the butter, add the corn, and stir in cheese (I will sometimes add a little milk to melt in the cheese if necessary)
  • Add the seasoning to taste. Voila!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.5, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 33.4, Sodium 1048.5, Carbohydrate 35.7, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 4.2, Protein 14.2

ESPINACA DIP (FABULOUS APPETIZER)



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This Espinaca Dip resembles the one at Jose Peppers, but most people have told me it is much better. You can decide for yourself. This is so easy and doesn't take much time out of your day. It is great for office parties too.

Provided by cynthia.kroll

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

16 ounces Philadelphia Cream Cheese
1/2 pint heavy whipping cream
2 (4 ounce) cans Rotel diced tomatoes, drained
1/4 cup jalapeno
8 ounces frozen chopped spinach
4 chicken bouillon cubes
8 ounces Velveeta cheese
1/2 cup milk
1/2 onion, chopped

Steps:

  • This is best cooked in a crock pot.
  • Mix all ingredients in the crock pot.
  • Stir occasionally.
  • For better taste and if you have time, mix the whipping cream, Rotel, jalapeno's, spinach, bouillon cubes, milk and chopped onion together in a sealed container and put in the refrigerator the night before you want to prepare it.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh spinach. If you're using frozen spinach, thaw it and squeeze out as much water as possible before using.
  • You can use any type of onion you like in this recipe. White onions, yellow onions, and red onions will all work well.
  • If you don't have pine nuts, you can substitute another type of nut, such as almonds or walnuts.
  • Serve this dish immediately after it's cooked. The spinach will start to wilt if it sits for too long.

Conclusion:

Catalan-style spinach is a simple but flavorful dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. If you're looking for a new and exciting way to prepare spinach, give this recipe a try.

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