SIDE ESSENTIALS: SAUTéED SPINACH & GOAT CHEESE

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This is a simple, yet very flavorful side dish. It uses frozen, chopped spinach with goat cheese and a few other components to make it a versatile recipe, and a wonderful addition to your dinner table. So, you ready... Let's get into the kitchen.

Provided by Andy Anderson !

Categories     Vegetables

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

PLAN/PURCHASE
2 Tbsp sweet butter, unsalted
1 Tbsp shallots, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
12 oz chopped spinach, frozen variety, defrosted
4 oz goat cheese, creamed variety
1 large lemon, just the juice
salt, kosher variety, to taste
black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
toasted pine nuts

Steps:

  • 1. PREP/PREPARE
  • 2. Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
  • 3. Add the butter to a skillet over medium heat.
  • 4. When the butter melts, add the shallots and garlic, and cook in for 1 minute.
  • 5. Add the defrosted spinach to the skillet, sprinkle on a bit of salt and pepper, to taste, and allow to cook for 3 - 5 minutes.
  • 6. Evenly dollop on the goat cheese, and then cover and reduce the heat to medium low, for about 3 minutes.
  • 7. Chef's Tip: One of the tricks is to not stir the goat cheese into the spinach; leave it in nice soft dollops. When you stir it into the spinach, it really diminishes the distinct flavor notes of the cheese and spinach.
  • 8. Chef's Tip: Goat cheese comes in creamy or crumbled; in addition, some have spices infused into them. For this recipe, I choose creamy/plain goat cheese; however, you may wish to experiment with other types... Just for the fun of it.
  • 9. Remove the cover, and drizzle on the lemon juice.
  • 10. Chef's Note: And if you are feeling particularly randy, sprinkle on some freshly toasted pine nuts.
  • 11. PLATE/PRESENT
  • 12. Serve as a side with beef, pork, chicken or fish. Enjoy.
  • 13. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

MD Joman
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This recipe is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


Oni Rahman
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I love that this recipe is healthy and delicious.


shell shell
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover spinach.


Musyyab Naseer
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I love that this recipe is so quick and easy to make. It is perfect for a busy weeknight.


Robert Sutherland
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This recipe is so versatile. You can easily add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Nickola Colbert
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I highly recommend using a good quality goat cheese for this recipe. It really makes a difference in the flavor of the dish.


Dip Thakuri
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I love that this recipe uses fresh spinach. It makes a big difference in the flavor of the dish.


Rajbir Singh
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This recipe is perfect for a party or potluck. It is easy to make ahead of time and it travels well.


Om Lakandi
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I have never been a fan of spinach, but this recipe changed my mind. The goat cheese really balances out the flavor of the spinach.


Kwanele Ginya
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I love the fact that this recipe is healthy and delicious. It is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


MAMOON Shyko
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This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is quick, easy, and delicious.


Iam_mic lavish King
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I have made this recipe several times and it is always a hit. I love that it is so quick and easy to make.


lusu MSINDISI
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I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves spinach and goat cheese. It is a delicious and easy side dish that is perfect for any occasion.


Chika Opara
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the spinach and goat cheese combination.


Joshua Self
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I added a few extra ingredients to this recipe, such as some chopped sun-dried tomatoes and pine nuts. It turned out even better than I expected!


Ahtisham Ahtisham
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Shabnum Yasmeen
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The spinach was cooked perfectly and the goat cheese was melted and creamy.


August Queen
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This recipe is so versatile. I have served it with grilled chicken, roasted salmon, and even pasta. It is always a hit!


Anijah Howard
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My favorite part of this dish is the crispy shallots. They add a nice textural contrast to the soft spinach and goat cheese.


karl livings
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This sautéed spinach with goat cheese recipe is a quick and easy side dish that is packed with flavor. I love the combination of the creamy goat cheese with the slightly bitter spinach.