Best 11 Garlicky Spinach Recipes

GARLICKY TORTELLINI, SPINACH AND TOMATO SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
• Add the garlic and onion and saute until fragrant, 2-3 minutes.
• Add the chicken broth and water; bring to a boil.
• Add the tortellini and cook halfway, about 5 minutes for frozen pasta, less if using fresh.
• Add the tomatoes and their liquid, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook just until the pasta is tender, about 4 minutes.
• Stir in the spinach and basil and cook until wilted, 1-2 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the egg, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.
• Drizzle into the soup and cook, stirring about 3 minutes more.
• Remove from heat and serve.

PASTA WITH GARLICKY SPINACH AND BUTTERED PISTACHIOS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
• After pasta has been cooking for about 2 minutes, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pistachios, garlic and capers and cook, stirring to keep the garlic from scorching, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Add spinach to skillet one handful at a time, season with salt and cook, tossing, until wilted, about 1 or 2 minutes.
• Using a slotted spoon, transfer pasta to the skillet along with 1/2 cup pasta water. Season with salt and pepper and cook over medium-high, tossing, until liquid reduces and coats the pasta, 2 to 3 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with Parmesan.

CRUNCHY PORK CHOPS WITH GARLICKY SPINACH AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Trim the thick white fat off the pork chops, cutting carefully around the outside edge. Lay the chops between 2 pieces of plastic wrap and, using a mallet or a rolling pin beat them until the meaty part of the chop is half as thick. You will need to beat around the bone, so turn them over once as you go.
• Beat the egg in a shallow wide bowl with the mustard, oregano, and salt and pepper. On a large plate or platter, combine the breadcrumbs with the Parmesan.
• Press each of the chops into the egg mixture, coating either side. Then dip the eggy chops into the bread crumbs, covering them evenly. Let them lie on a cooling rack to dry slightly while you heat the oil in a large frying pan. When a small cube of bread sizzles if dropped into the oil, then the oil is hot enough. Cook the chops until they are a deep golden color, about 5 to 7 minutes a side (depending on how thin you've managed to get them and how cold they were before going in the oil).
• Meanwhile, quarter the tomatoes and take out the seeds, then cut the shells into strips and dice them. You can take off the skins, too, if you prefer, by steeping the tomatoes first into a bowl of just boiled water for 3 to 5 minutes. Combine the diced tomato, minced or grated garlic, oil, and lemon juice in a bowl, and season well with salt and pepper.
• When the chops are ready, toss the spinach in the tomato mixture until well coated and divide the salad between 2 large plates, putting each chop alongside.

GARLICKY HAM, MUSHROOM, AND SPINACH FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Heat butter in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat; cook and stir garlic and shallot in hot butter until shallot is softened, about 5 minutes. Stir mushrooms into shallot and garlic; cook and stir until mushrooms begin to brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir spinach into mushroom mixture, cover, and cook until spinach is wilted, about 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in ham, cook until ham begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Pour eggs evenly into skillet and cover.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the frittata is set in the middle and lightly puffed, about 25 minutes. A knife inserted into the center of the frittata should come out clean. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese, let stand until cheese has melted, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.

GARLICKY TORTELLINI, SPINACH AND TOMATO SOUP

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the broth and bring to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook halfway, about 5 minutes for frozen pasta, less if using fresh. Add the tomatoes and their liquid, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook just until the pasta is tender. Stir in the spinach and basil and cook until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve sprinkled with the grated cheese.

GARLICKY SPINACH RICE

Steps:

• Cook the rice in a rice cooker, or according to the directions on the package. (Don't make it too dry... a little moisture will help it all stick together later!)
• Wash the spinach well-- spinach tends to be very gritty.
• Chop off the bottom 1" or so of the stems; tear or chop the remaining leaves and stems into 2"-3" long sections.
• Toss the spinach into a pot, along with 1/4 cup of water.
• Heat on high; when the water boils, cover the pot.
• Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the spinach is wilted.
• Drain and set aside.
• In a skillet, heat 2 tbsp.
• olive oil on medium.
• When the oil is hot (throw in a piece of garlic and it sizzles), add the chopped garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until the garlic begins to soften and turn translucent.
• Add the drained spinach and sauté for another couple of minutes.
• Season to taste with salt and plenty of pepper.
• Add the cooked rice and stir well to combine.
• Taste, then add more salt and pepper as necessary.
• Serve.

GARLICKY SPINACH

Steps:

• Cook two 10-ounce bags fresh spinach (not baby) in a large pot of boiling salted water just until wilted, 1-2 minutes. Drain, then transfer to a bowl of ice water; let cool. Drain and squeeze out excess water.
• Heat 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 2 chopped garlic cloves and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 minute. Add spinach, 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar. Stir to combine; season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.

GARLICKY SPINACH AND WHITE BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic, carrot and celery; stir to cat. Cook, stirring often, until softened, 6 minutes.
• Add the flour, cook, stirring 2 minutes. Add the broth, beans, tomatoes with their juice, oregano and rosemary. Heat to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes. Add the spinach; cook until wilted, 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

GARLICKY SPINACH DIP WITH HEARTS OF PALM

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°.
• To prepare chips, arrange tortilla wedges in a single layer on baking sheets coated with cooking spray.
• Lightly coat wedges with cooking spray; sprinkle evenly with salt (be generous).
• Bake at 375° for 15 minutes or until wedges are crisp and lightly browned. I flip them about halfway through.
• Sprinkle with salt again to taste after done.
• Increase oven temperature to 350° (or just start here if you're not making chips).
• To prepare dip, combine mozzarella, 1/4 cup Asiago, sour cream, and remaining ingredients, stirring until well blended.
• Spoon spinach mixture into a 1 1/2-quart baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Asiago.
• Bake at 350° for 40 minutes or until bubbly and lightly browned. Serve warm with chips.

GARLICKY TORTELLINI, SPINACH & TOMATO SOUP

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 2 min. Add the broth and bring to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook halfway, about 5 min. for frozen pasta, less if using fresh. Add the tomatoes and their liquid, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook just until the pasta is tender. Stir in the spinach and basil and cook until wilted, 1 to 2 min. Serve sprinkled with the grated cheese.

GARLICKY CREAMED SPINACH

Steps:

• 1. Heat a large skillet on medium. Add spinach and cook until wilted and easily gathered into a mound with tongs, stirring constantly. Transfer to a colander and squeeze out all excess water. Transfer to a cutting board and chop coarsely.
• 2. In the same skillet, heat oil on medium. Add garlic and stir occasionally until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Reduce heat to medium-low and add cheese and milk. Cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, until cheese melts and mixture thickens into a smooth sauce, 2-3 minutes. Stir in salt, pepper and nutmeg. Taste and add more seasonings if needed.
• 3. Add spinch to cheese mixture, separating with your hands; stir gently to coat.