Indulge in a culinary delight with ourSpinach and Roasted Red Pepper Gratin. This delectable dish combines vibrant flavors, textures, and colors that will tantalize your taste buds. Featuring tender baby spinach, roasted red peppers, creamyBéchamel sauce, and a crispy Parmesan breadcrumb topping, our gratin offers a symphony of flavors and textures in every bite.
In our collection of recipes, you'll find a classic Spinach and Roasted Red Pepper Gratin, a lighter version with reduced-fat ingredients, and a vegetarian-friendly adaptation. Whether you're looking for a comforting side dish or a hearty vegetarian main course, we've got you covered.
Our classicSpinach and Roasted Red Pepper Gratin is a crowd-pleaser, featuring a creamy and flavorful filling nestled between layers of crispy breadcrumb topping. For those seeking a healthier option, our lightened-up version uses low-fat milk and reduced-fat cheese, creating a dish that's equally delicious and guilt-free.
For our vegetarian enthusiasts, we've crafted a delectable gratin that combines spinach, roasted red peppers, and mushrooms in a rich and savory sauce. This meatless variation offers a hearty and satisfying meal that's perfect for any occasion.
With easy-to-follow instructions and helpful tips, our recipes will guide you through the process of creating this flavorful gratin. So, put on your apron, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on a culinary journey to savor the deliciousness of Spinach and Roasted Red Pepper Gratin.
SAUTEED SPINACH WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER
Roasted red peppers give spinach some much-needed sweetness.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Quick & Easy Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place bell pepper directly over the flame of a gas-stove burner or under the broiler. Roast pepper, turning with tongs, until blackened all over. Transfer pepper to a medium bowl, and cover immediately with plastic wrap. Let steam 15 minutes. Discard skin, stem, seeds, and ribs; slice pepper lengthwise into 1/8-inch-thick strips, and set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shallots; cook, stirring, until golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Add roasted pepper; cook, stirring, until heated through, about 30 seconds. Raise heat to medium-high. Add half the spinach, and cook, stirring, until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add remaining spinach, and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes more. Stir in salt, pepper, and lemon juice, and serve.
SPINACH GRATIN
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed saute pan over medium heat. Add the onions and saute until translucent, about 15 minutes. Add the flour and nutmeg and cook, stirring, for 2 more minutes. Add the cream and milk and cook until thickened. Squeeze as much liquid as possible from the spinach and add the spinach to the sauce. Add 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese and mix well. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Transfer the spinach to a baking dish and sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan and the Gruyere on top. Bake for 20 minutes until hot and bubbly. Serve hot.
- Note: This recipe has been updated and may differ from what was originally broadcast or published.
SPINACH AND RED PEPPER-STUFFED CHICKEN
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories main-dish
Time 55m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Mix together the spinach, peppers, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Butterfly the chicken: Holding your knife parallel to the cutting board, slice a breast through the middle, stopping about 1/2-inch short of the other side. Open the breast up like a book and flatten it with your palm. Place between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet to a little less than 1/2-inch thick. Repeat with the remaining breasts.
- Divide the spinach mixture into four portions and place a portion in the center of each breast. Roll the breasts tightly around the filling and secure with kitchen twine. Sprinkle all over with salt and pepper.
- Heat the oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the roll-ups and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 6 minutes. Transfer the skillet to the oven and cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the filling registers 160 degrees F, another 6 to 8 minutes.
- Transfer the roll-ups to a cutting board and cover loosely with foil. Return the skillet to the stovetop over medium heat (be careful, the handle will be very hot). Add the shallots and cook until softened, stirring, about 1 minute. Add the wine and boil until reduced by half, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the chicken broth; boil until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Off the heat, whisk in the butter and season with salt and pepper.
- Cut away the twine and slice the chicken into 1-inch rounds. Serve with the pan sauce and sprinkle with parsley.
QUICHE WITH RED PEPPERS AND SPINACH
The real spring vegetable here is the spinach, lush and beautiful at this time of year. You can always get red peppers in a supermarket, and when you cook them for a while, as you do here, even the dullest will taste sweet. I make the pepper mixture first, then wilt the spinach in the same pan and line the tart shell with the savory mix. If you can, make the pepper and spinach filling a day ahead. It dries out a little if it sits overnight in the refrigerator and is less likely to dilute the custard.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, lunch, main course
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 generous servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Heat oil over medium heat in a large, heavy skillet and add onion. Cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes, and add a generous pinch of salt, the garlic, peppers and thyme. Cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes, then turn the heat to medium low and continue to cook for 5 to 10 minutes more, until peppers are very tender and sweet.
- Turn up heat to medium-high and, a handful at a time, add spinach and stir until each handful wilts. If there is liquid remaining in the pan turn up the heat and stir while you let it cook off. Remove from heat and transfer to a bowl. If you are making filling a day ahead, refrigerate uncovered.
- Beat together egg yolks and eggs in a medium bowl. Set tart pan on a baking sheet for easy handling. Using a pastry brush, lightly brush bottom of the crust with some of the beaten egg and place in oven for 5 minutes.
- Add salt (I use 1/2 teaspoon), pepper, and milk to the remaining eggs and whisk together.
- Spread pepper and spinach mixture in an even layer in the crust. Stir together cheeses and sprinkle in an even layer on top. Very slowly pour in the egg custard over the filling. If your tart pan has low edges, you may not need all of it to fill the shell, and you want to avoid the custard spilling over. Place quiche, on baking sheet, in the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until set and just beginning to color on the top. Remove from oven and allow to sit for at least 10 minutes before serving. Serve hot, warm or room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 365, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 555 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SPINACH WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories easy, quick, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Wash spinach and remove tough stems.
- Steam the spinach in the water clinging to its leaves.
- Rinse the pepper, and cut into julienne strips.
- In a serving bowl, whisk together the mustard, vinegar and oil.
- Drain spinach thoroughly, and mix with red pepper and dressing.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 83, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 194 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
ROASTED RED PEPPER, SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE SPREAD
I found a simple spinach and artichoke spread in a cookbook and added my own touches-roasted red peppers, pesto, lemon zest and wine. You'll be surprised at how much your guests enjoy it. -Be Jones, Brunswick, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 50m
Yield 20 servings (5 cups).
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large skillet, combine the wine, shallots and garlic. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to about 2 tablespoons. Stir in the soup, sour cream, pesto, flour, soy sauce, lemon zest and pepper sauce. Fold in the spinach, artichokes, red peppers and half the cheese., Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake at 400° until set, 30-35 minutes. Serve with crackers and/or breads.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 341mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
SPINACH & ROASTED PEPPER GRATIN
This serves about twelve people, but can easily be cut in half for a smaller group. This is truly delicious, one of my favorites. It is really quite healthy, looks lovely on a buffet table. It is also good for pot lucks
Provided by conniecooks
Categories Spinach
Time 1h20m
Yield 12-16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Steam spinach in batches and squeeze dry.
- Cut roasted peppers in 1/4 inch strips.
- Saute leek, shallot and garlic in olive oils until soft.
- In large bowl whisk Cream, eggs, cheeses, basil and salt & pepper until well blended.
- Fold in all vegetables.
- Place in 13 x 9 inch pan that has been treated with cooking spray.
- Bake at 350°F for 50 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.9, Fat 14.7, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 110, Sodium 467.8, Carbohydrate 11, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 2.8, Protein 10.3
Tips:
- Select Fresh Spinach: Choose spinach leaves that are vibrant green in color, crisp, and free from blemishes. Remove any wilted or yellowed leaves.
- Roast Red Peppers to Perfection: For the best flavor and texture, roast red peppers until their skins are lightly charred and the flesh is tender. This can be done in a hot oven or on a grill.
- Use Good Quality Cheese: The quality of cheese you use will greatly impact the flavor of the gratin. Opt for a flavorful cheese that melts well, such as Gruyère, Parmesan, or a blend of both.
- Don't Overcrowd the Pan: When layering the ingredients in the baking dish, avoid overcrowding the pan. This will ensure that the gratin cooks evenly and develops a golden-brown crust.
- Bake Until Golden Brown: Bake the gratin until the top is golden brown and bubbly. This usually takes around 20-25 minutes. Keep an eye on it to prevent overcooking.
Conclusion:
Spinach and roasted red pepper gratin is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's a great way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet and can be easily customized to suit your taste preferences. With its creamy, cheesy texture and vibrant flavors, this gratin is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So, grab your ingredients and give this recipe a try today!
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