Best 10 Italian Style Braised Spinach With Shallots And Garlic Recipes

GARLIC SAUTEED SPINACH

Steps:

• Rinse the spinach well in cold water to make sure it's very clean. Spin it dry in a salad spinner, leaving just a little water clinging to the leaves.
• In a very large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil and saute the garlic over medium heat for about 1 minute, but not until it's browned. Add all the spinach, the salt, and pepper to the pot, toss it with the garlic and oil, cover the pot, and cook it for 2 minutes. Uncover the pot, turn the heat on high, and cook the spinach for another minute, stirring with a wooden spoon, until all the spinach is wilted. Using a slotted spoon, lift the spinach to a serving bowl and top with the butter, a squeeze of lemon, and a sprinkling of sea or kosher salt. Serve hot.

ITALIAN SAUTEED SPINACH AND SPINACH WITH BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• For the Fried Italian Sauteed Spinach:
• In a large frying pan, add the oil and place the wet-washed spinach in the frying pan before it gets hot to avoid splattering.
• Saute the spinach adding salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste until it's wilted.
• This takes around 5 to 8 minutes.
• If it's not as tender as you prefer your spinach softer, just add more broth or water and continue to saute the spinach until the desired doneness.
• Bonus Recipe
• Brussels Sprouts and Sauteed Spinach Recipe
• 1/4 pound chopped prosciutto or ham
• 1 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 lbs fresh Brussels sprouts thinly sliced
• 2 cup fresh spinach
• 2 cloves fresh minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• pinch of cayenne pepper
• coarsely ground black pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds or pumpkin seeds for allergies
• 1 tablespoon good grade balsamic vinegar
• Optional Topping: Italian flavored bread crumbs mixed with Pecorino Romano Cheese.
• In a large nonstick saucepan, cook and stir prosciutto in olive oil for 3 minutes until crisp.
• Remove from heat drain on a paper towel.
• Add butter to drippings in the pan, add brussels sprouts, spinach, and garlic, salt, pepper cook and stir until they are tender.
• Stir in the broth, boil.
• Cook around 25 minutes or until the sprouts are tender, stir in walnuts, balsamic vinegar, and top with prosciutto.
• Topping is optional: sprinkle with Pecorino Romano Cheese mixed with Italian flavored Bread Crumbs.

FAST AND EASY SPINACH WITH SHALLOTS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Stir in shallots and cook until transparent, about 5 minutes. Add spinach, sprinkle with salt and pepper; cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes until leaves are wilted and reduced.

BRAISED SPINACH

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a very large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and saute until tender, about 8 minutes. Add 1/3 of the spinach and saute until it begins to wilt, about 1 to 2 minutes. Continue adding the spinach 1 handful at a time, sauteing just until it begins to wilt before adding more. Add the soy sauce and crushed red pepper. Saute over high heat until spinach wilts. Season the mixture, to taste, with salt and black pepper. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and serve.

MUSHROOMS AND SPINACH ITALIAN STYLE

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion and garlic in the oil until they start to become tender. Add the mushrooms, and fry until they begin to shrink, about 3 to 4 minutes. Toss in the spinach, and fry, stirring constantly for a few minutes, or until spinach is wilted.
• Add the vinegar, stirring constantly until it is absorbed, then stir in the white wine. Reduce heat to low, and simmer until the wine has almost completely absorbed. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve hot.

BEST EVER ITALIAN SPINACH

Steps:

• Thaw spinach and squeeze out excess water.
• Now, squeeze some more and set aside.
• In a saute skillet, over medium heat, add olive oil and garlic.
• Cook until garlic is golden brown (don't burn it!).
• Add spinach and seasonings, saute for 3-4 minutes.
• Break in eggs and continue to saute and stir until eggs are cooked and thoroughly mixed into the spinach.
• Drain any excess oil and transfer to serving platter.
• Sprinkle grated Paremesan cheese over the top, amount to your liking.

ITALIAN STYLE BRAISED SPINACH WITH SHALLOTS AND GARLIC

Steps:

• PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. Trim away stems from spinach and wash well. Do not dry; allow water to cling to the leaves. Heat olive oil in Dutch oven over medium heat until hot. Add shallots and garlic; cook, stirring, until shallots are tender, 2 to 3 minutes. 2. Place spinach in pan. Drizzle with lemon juice; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover; cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with pine nuts.

ITALIAN SPINACH SAUTE

Steps:

• Heat oil oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add in spinach and chopped garlic; saute stirring for about 10-12 minutes or until all the liquid from the spinach evaporates.
• Add in the breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese; mix to combine and heat through.
• Season with salt and fresh ground pepper to taste.

ITALIAN SPINACH BRAID

Steps:

• Roll dough into a 12x9-in. rectangle. Transfer to a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a large bowl; add the spinach, cheeses, garlic, fennel seed, oregano and salt., Spread beef mixture lengthwise down the center of dough. On each long side, cut 1-in.-wide strips 3 in. into center., Starting at one end, fold alternating strips at an angle across filling. Pinch ends to seal. Brush with egg white. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with pizza sauce if desired.

GARLIC & SHALLOT SPINACH

Steps:

• Tip the spinach into a pan of boiling water. Leave until just wilted and bright green, then drain and cool under cold running water. Squeeze as much water as you can from the leaves. Can be done up to 1 day ahead.
• To serve, heat the oil in a frying pan. Sauté the shallots for 5 mins or until tender. Add the garlic, fry for 30 secs, then toss in the spinach. Season, then stir until reheated.