Best 8 Spinach And Feta Cheese Alligator Recipes

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Spinach and feta cheese alligator is a gourmet dish that combines juicy alligator meat with the vibrant flavors of spinach and tangy feta cheese. This unique dish is sure to impress your dinner guests and can be prepared with relative ease. Whether you are an experienced chef or a beginner in the kitchen, this article will provide you with the necessary steps and tips to create a delicious spinach and feta cheese alligator dish.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SPINACH & FETA SAUTE



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With just the right level of garlic and a pleasant mix of cheese and almonds, this quick side will brighten any plate. You could also try it stuffed in a filet. -Sharon Delaney-Chronis, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1/4 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute garlic in oil for 1 minute. Add spinach and almonds; saute 2 minutes longer or just until spinach is wilted. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts :

FETA-SPINACH MELTS



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Spinach and feta cheese top crisp slices of French bread in the festive-looking hors d'oeuvres sent in by Alina Abbott of Mesa, Arizona. "I've made these appetizers for parties, and everyone raves about them," she writes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 packages (6 ounces each) fresh baby spinach, chopped
1 teaspoon water
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
3 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
3 tablespoons fat-free sour cream
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
20 slices French baguette (1/2 inch thick)

Steps:

  • In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine spinach and water. Cover and microwave on high for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes or until spinach is wilted, stirring twice; drain and squeeze dry. Add the feta cheese, tomato, onion, mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic, salt and dill weed; set aside., Arrange bread on a baking sheet. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until lightly toasted. Spread each with about 1 tablespoonful spinach mixture. Broil 3-4 minutes longer or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 400mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPINACH WITH ORZO AND FETA



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The classic combination of spinach and feta cheese pair well with orzo (rice-shaped pasta).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 pound orzo
1 pound chopped trimmed spinach
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook orzo according to package instructions. Stir in spinach until wilted. Drain.
  • In a large bowl, toss hot spinach and pasta with mint, crumbled feta cheese, lemon juice, and olive oil. Season with coarse salt and ground pepper.

SPINACH AND FETA SAUTE



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Bring home fresh baby spinach and sharp crumbled feta for this simple, mouthwatering accompaniment to chicken or fish.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 garlic cloves, minced
2 Tbsp. olive oil
6 oz. fresh baby spinach
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, sauté garlic in oil for 1 minute. Add spinach and almonds; sauté 2 minutes longer or just until spinach is wilted. Sprinkle with cheese.

SPINACH AND FETA CHEESE "ALLIGATOR"



Spinach and Feta Cheese

From The New Vegitarian Epicure. This is named for the shape the pastry takes after folding it over and sealing it - it's shaped kind of like an alligator's head. If you want, you can make eye and nose holes to make it look like an alligator - I've never done that, but I might some day. You may want to add extra feta and kalamata olives for extra flavor. Prep time includes dough rising time.

Provided by pattikay in L.A.

Categories     Spinach

Time 2h10m

Yield 2 loaves, 15-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 1/2 teaspoons yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup warm water
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg
2/3 cup milk
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 -2 cup chopped onion (I used the lesser amount)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 large leek, chopped (white and light green parts only)
3/4 cup sliced scallion
1 lb fresh spinach (washed and chopped, I used frozen, thawed and pressed dry)
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
4 eggs
1/2 cup milk
4 ounces feta cheese
3 tablespoons uncooked rice
1/4 cup sliced kalamata olive
black pepper
salt, if needed

Steps:

  • Dough:.
  • Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water and leave it a few minutes, till it starts to bubble and foam.
  • Measure 2 3/4 cups flour into a large bowl and stir in the salt.
  • Beat together the egg, milk and olive oil; stir in the yeast mixture and then mix the liquid into the flour. Stir till it forms a dough.
  • When the stirring gets tough, spread the remaining flour on a board and turn the dough out on it. Knead it gently, turning often at first to keep it coated with flour, till it is smooth and becoming elastic.
  • Form the dough into a ball and put it into a lightly oiled bowl. Cover the bowl with a towel and set it aside to rise in a warm place for about an hour, or till doubled.
  • While it rises, make the filling:.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet and saute the chopped onions, garlic and leek in it till the vegetables are soft and beginning to color.
  • Add the scallions, chopped spinach and potatoes and toss everything together till the spinach wilts.
  • Cover and keep cooking on low heat for about 10 minutes, or till potatoes are tender.
  • Uncover, raise the heat, and stir occasionally for a few minutes more, till excess moisture completely cooks away.
  • Stir in the dill and cider vinegar and remove from heat.
  • Break eggs into a bowl, reserving 1 yolk to use for a glaze. Beat the eggs with the milk. Crumble the feta cheese.
  • Transfer the hot vegetable mixture into a cool bowl, and stir in the feta cheese, the uncooked rice and the sliced olives. Season with black pepper. Taste and add salt only if needed (the cheese and olives may be saltly enough).
  • Stir in beaten eggs and milk. Let the prepared filling sit for about 15 minutes, to allow rice and potatoes to soak up some moisture.
  • Punch down dough and divide it in half. On a large, floured surface, pat one half of the dough into a rectangle, then gently roll it, turning it over and dusting with more flour to keep it from sticking, till you have an oval about 24 inches long and 8-10 inches across.
  • Fold the dough in half cross wise and lay it down on a greased baking sheet. Unfold it and spoon half the filling down the middle, from the fold line to within an inch of the end.
  • Beat the reserved egg yolk with a spoonful of water and brush the edges of the dough with it. fold the other half of the dough over again, laying it evenly on top of the filling and pressing the edges together lightly. Then fold the edges up from underneath, curling the bottom crust over the edge of the top crust, and crimping or pleating it. Pierce the dough here and there with a fork.
  • Roll out the second half of the dough and fill and seal as with the first half.
  • Bake the alligators at 350 for about 30-45 minutes (depending on your oven). Cool slightly before slicing.

BUTTERED SPINACH WITH FETA



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A simple side dish to serve alongside fish or spiced lamb

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Side dish

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 4

400g baby leaf spinach
25g butter
1 tsp grated nutmeg
100g feta cheese (or vegetarian alternative), crumbled

Steps:

  • Wilt the spinach in the butter in a large saucepan over a medium heat for a few mins. Once wilted, grate in the nutmeg, stir in the feta and serve straight away.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 11 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 3 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein, Sodium 1.12 milligram of sodium

SPINACH-FETA CASSEROLE



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I use this as a main dish casserole, side dish or as an appetizer--whatever the occasion calls for. If you prefer, you may also add 1 can of rotel tomatoes to the cheese-spinach mixture for a little zing.

Provided by ROMDI

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Time 35m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach
8 ounces crumbled feta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup cubed processed cheese food
1 cup melted butter, divided
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
½ teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
1 (16 ounce) package phyllo dough

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, combine the spinach, feta cheese, mozzarella cheese, processed cheese food, 1/2 the butter, vinegar, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
  • Place a layer of phyllo dough into the bottom of a lightly greased 2-quart casserole dish. Spread the spinach and cheese mixture into the dish and top with 4 layers of phyllo dough, spraying each layer with butter-flavored cooking spray. Drizzle the remaining butter over the top.
  • Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 547.7 calories, Carbohydrate 31.8 g, Cholesterol 108.4 mg, Fat 37.7 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 18.6 g, SaturatedFat 22.9 g, Sodium 1164.1 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

SPINACH-FETA FRITTATA



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This spinach and feta frittata is great for breakfast or lunch. I love it with cherry tomatoes, but fresh melon and other fruit would also be delicious with it.

Provided by Bibi

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
½ cup chopped onion
1 cup Potato, red, flesh, cooked, baked
½ (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach - thawed, drained, and squeezed dry
1 (4 ounce) container crumbled feta cheese
6 large eggs, lightly beaten
¼ cup heavy cream
½ teaspoon smoked sweet paprika
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a 10-inch, oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook until they start to turn translucent, about 2 minutes. Stir in potatoes and spinach, and remove from heat. Sprinkle with feta cheese.
  • Stir beaten eggs, heavy cream, paprika, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until well blended. Pour egg mixture over the cheese and vegetables.
  • Place skillet in the preheated oven and bake until eggs are set and the top is lightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.2 calories, Carbohydrate 8.2 g, Cholesterol 221.4 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 497.2 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

Tips:

  • To ensure the alligator meat is tender, marinate it in a mixture of lemon juice, garlic, and herbs for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
  • When cooking the alligator meat, be careful not to overcook it, as this will make it tough. Cook it just until it is opaque throughout.
  • For a crispy coating on the alligator bites, dredge them in flour, then egg wash, and then breadcrumbs before frying.
  • Serve the alligator bites with your favorite dipping sauce, such as tartar sauce, ranch dressing, or honey mustard.
  • If you are using frozen alligator meat, be sure to thaw it completely before cooking.
  • Alligator meat can also be used in other dishes, such as stir-fries, soups, and stews.

Conclusion:

Alligator meat is a delicious and versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. With its mild flavor and tender texture, it is a great option for those who are looking for something new and exciting to try. Whether you are frying it, grilling it, or baking it, alligator meat is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you are looking for a unique and flavorful meal, give alligator a try.

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