Best 4 Fresh Spinach With Leeks In Pernod Recipes

FRESH SPINACH WITH LEEKS IN PERNOD

Steps:

• Clean your spinach really well in a sink full of water, and remove any tough veins and stems.
• You may have to repeat the cleaning process several times to remove all the grit from the spinach.
• Remove from water, but do not dry.
• Clean the leek well in water, then chop all of the white part and any of the green part that is tender.
• This should yield between 1 1/2 to 2 cups of leek.
• Heat oil in a wok over medium heat.
• Add the spinach, leeks, and tomato.
• Cover, and cook 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Leeks should be crisp-tender at this point, and spinach wilted.
• Drain the vegetables in a colander and immediately return to the wok.
• Stir in the pernod and salt and pepper to taste.
• Cook uncovered approximately 5 minutes or until the liquid has nearly all evaporated.
• Serve.

PERFECT SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Place the eggs in a saucepan, cover with water and bring to a boil. Then turn off the heat and allow to sit in the water for 20 minutes. Drain off the water and add ice on top of the eggs.
• Fry the bacon in a skillet until crispy/chewy. Remove to a paper towel. Drain the fat into a bowl and reserve. Give the skillet a wipe with kitchen paper.
• Slice the red onion very thinly, and then add to the skillet. Cook slowly until the onions are caramelized and reduced. Remove to a plate and set aside.
• Slice the mushrooms and add them to the same skillet with a little of the reserved bacon fat if needed. Cook slowly until caramelized and brown. Remove to a plate and set aside. Chop the bacon. Peel and slice the eggs.
• Make the hot bacon dressing:
• Add 3 tablespoons of the reserved bacon fat, vinegar, sugar, Dijon and salt to a small saucepan or skillet over medium-low heat. Whisk together and heat thoroughly until bubbly. Add the spinach to a large bowl. Arrange the onions, mushrooms and bacon on top. Pour the hot dressing over the top; toss to combine. Arrange the eggs over the top and serve.
• Per serving: Calories 270; Total Fat 22.5 grams; Saturated Fat 7.5 grams; Protein 10 grams; Total Carbohydrate 7 grams; Sugar: 2 grams; Fiber 2 grams; Cholesterol 123 milligrams; Sodium 526 milligrams

FRESH SPINACH AND LEEKS WITH QUINOA/RICE

Steps:

• Place a large dutch oven on med-high, add olive-oil.
• Add leeks and onions and saute for 10 minutes or until soft.
• Add all the spinach, quinoa, tomato sauce, water, salt and pepper. This may look like a lot of spinach but it will melt down.
• Simmer on low for 40 minutes, or until most of the liquid has evaporated. Continue stirring.
• Remove from heat, and let sit for 5-10 minutes until thickened.
• Squeeze half the lemon on the spinach and serve.
• Pass remaining lemon around table for garnish.

SPINACH SALAD WITH PEACHES AND PECANS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Arrange pecans on a single layer on a baking sheet and roast in preheated oven for 7-10 minutes, until they just begin to darken. Remove from oven and set aside.
• Peel peaches (if desired) and slice into bite-sized segments. Combine peaches, spinach and pecans in a large bowl. Toss with dressing until evenly coated, adding a little additional dressing, if necessary.