Best 9 Spinach And Pine Nut Meatloaf Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and nutritious way to enjoy your favorite comfort food? Spinach and pine nut meatloaf is a flavorful dish that combines the goodness of spinach and the crunch of pine nuts with ground beef or turkey for a hearty and satisfying meal. This flavorful meatloaf is packed with protein, making it a great option for a main course for any occasion. Whether you are looking for a healthier alternative to traditional meatloaf or simply want to try something new, spinach and pine nut meatloaf is sure to tantalize your taste buds.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPINACH AND PINE NUT MEATLOAF



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Taking a cue from Mediterranean cuisine, this colorful meatloaf boasts the flavors of toasted nuts, fresh basil and garlic.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1/4 cup pine nuts or slivered almonds, toasted
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 garlic clove, finely chopped, or 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 egg
3 slices bread, torn into small pieces
1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed to drain

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Mix all ingredients. Spread mixture in ungreased loaf pan, 8 1/2x4 1/2x2 1/2 or 9x5x3 inches, or shape into 9x5-inch loaf in ungreased rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches.
  • Insert meat thermometer so tip is in center of loaf. Bake uncovered 1 to 1 1/4 hours or until thermometer reads 160°F (170°F if ground pork is used). Let stand 5 minutes; remove from pan.

ORZO WITH SPINACH AND PINE NUTS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 large bunches spinach, leaves only, well washed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup pine nuts
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/4 inch dice
2 cups dried orzo pasta

Steps:

  • Heat a large covered skillet over medium high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and when it is hot, add the spinach with all the water still clinging to its leaves from washing. Cover and cook for 2 minutes, then remove the lid and turn the spinach over with tongs. Replace the lid and cook for 2 minutes more. Repeat until all the spinach is wilted and tender. Stir in a pinch each of salt and pepper. Transfer the spinach to a colander set over a bowl and drain. When cool enough to handle, press down on the spinach to extract as much liquid as possible. Chop the spinach coarsely and reserve the juice.
  • In a large heavy skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the pine nuts and stir for 1 to 2 minutes, until slightly golden. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes, until the garlic gives off its aroma. Season to taste, stir in the diced tomatoes and the spinach, and cook for 1 minute more. Remove from the heat.
  • In a large saucepan, bring a generous amount of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the orzo, stirring occasionally to stop them from sticking, for about 9 minutes or until tender. Drain thoroughly, shaking the colander to get rid of most of the water, and transfer them to the skillet with the spinach mixture and the reserved spinach juice. Toss to mix the ingredients evenly, taste for seasoning and reheat gently before serving.

SAUTEED SPINACH WITH TOASTED PINE NUTS



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Sautéed spinach gets unexpected earthiness and crunch from toasted pine nuts.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 pounds baby spinach
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 lemon
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil and 1 garlic clove in a 12-inch straight-sided skillet over medium-high heat, until garlic is golden, about 3 minutes. Add a quarter of the spinach, and cook just until it wilts, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a colander; drain. Repeat with remaining oil, garlic, and spinach.
  • Transfer spinach to a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Squeeze lemon over spinach, and top with pine nuts.

MARSHALL FIELD'S MEATLOAF WITH RED PEPPER SAUCE



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Another favorite of mine from Dayton's/Marshall Field's/Macy's. The pine nuts, spinach and red pepper sauce give it a different flair. Good with skin-on mashed potatoes

Provided by Lisa1

Categories     Meat

Time 2h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 ounces garlic-flavored croutons
1 cup beef broth
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
2 large eggs
2 1/2 tablespoons prepared pesto sauce
2 1/2 tablespoons pine nuts
1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 lbs ground round
1 1/2 cups julienned fresh spinach leaves
1 garlic clove, peeled, halved
6 tablespoons butter (divided)
4 tablespoons flour
2 cups beef broth
salt and pepper
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
1 red bell pepper, cored, diced

Steps:

  • Meatloaf:.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Finely crush croutons and combine with broth in small bowl. Let stand 10 minutes.
  • Heat oil in skillet. Add onions and cook over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until soft. Set aside.
  • In large bowl, beat eggs. Mix in pesto, pine nuts, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt and pepper.
  • Add meat, spinach, cooked onion and crouton mixture. Mix well.
  • Place mixture in bread pan and bake 1 hour and 15 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
  • Remove from pan and slice.
  • Serve topped with sauce.
  • Sauce:.
  • Rub saucepan with garlic. Discard clove.
  • Melt 4 tablespoons butter over low heat.
  • Add flour and stir until blended. Stir in beef broth.
  • Stirring constantly, cook sauce until it comes to boil. Add salt, pepper and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Remove from heat, stir.
  • Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in medium skillet.
  • Add bell pepper and cook over medium heat 5 minutes or until it begins to soften.
  • Add to reserved brown sauce.
  • Adjust seasonings as needed and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 686.1, Fat 51.9, SaturatedFat 21, Cholesterol 201.1, Sodium 901, Carbohydrate 20.4, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 2.8, Protein 33.3

SIMPLY DIVINE MEAT LOAF WITH SPINACH



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This meat loaf is moist, delicious, and a real crowd pleaser. It is fabulous with venison or ground turkey, too. It makes great sandwiches. Get creative with additional mix-ins!

Provided by Heidi Hunt

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ pounds ground beef
2 eggs
½ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup Italian salad dressing
1 ½ cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs
1 cup chopped fresh spinach

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, eggs, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, dry onion soup mix, Parmesan cheese, salad dressing, bread crumbs, and spinach. Transfer to a 5x9 inch pan, and cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove foil, and continue baking 15 minutes, to a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Let stand 5 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.6 calories, Carbohydrate 21.1 g, Cholesterol 109.7 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 21.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 1148.5 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

SPINACH MOZZARELLA MEATLOAF



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Just a few easy steps and you're on your way to a meatloaf that will knock your socks off! This isn't your mother's meatloaf!

Provided by TEX-ALI

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 ½ pounds ground beef
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained well
1 ½ cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
2 eggs, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 5x9 inch loaf pan.
  • In a bowl, mix the beef, spinach, bread crumbs, 1 1/2 cups cheese, and eggs. Transfer to the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, to a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Top with remaining cheese to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.4 calories, Carbohydrate 17.4 g, Cholesterol 116.3 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 590.2 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

MAD ABOUT "MEAT" LOAF



Mad About

Meat loaf will be wearing new accessories this year - spinach, carrots, zucchini and whole grains. Grind the nuts in a food processor but be sure to add a little flour so you don't end up with nut butter. -Susan Preston, Eagle Creek, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
2/3 cup mashed cooked carrots
1 slice whole wheat bread, torn into pieces
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup grated zucchini
1/2 cup tomato sauce, divided
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
3 tablespoons ground flaxseed
3 tablespoons ground walnuts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried sage leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add spinach; cover and boil for 3-4 minutes or until wilted. Drain and squeeze dry., In a large bowl, combine 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, carrots, bread, eggs, zucchini, 1/4 cup tomato sauce, Parmesan cheese, onion, flaxseed, walnuts, oil, garlic, seasonings and spinach. Pat into a greased 8x4-in. loaf pan; top with remaining tomato sauce., Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 45 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese. Bake 4-7 minutes longer or until heated through and cheese is melted. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 451mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

SPINACH WITH PINE NUTS & GARLIC



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A stylish side dish that's ready in a flash

Provided by Mary Cadogan

Categories     Dinner, Side dish, Supper

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1kg fresh spinach , or 500g frozen leaf spinach
3 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp pine nut
2 garlic cloves , finely chopped or crushed

Steps:

  • Wash the spinach thoroughly and cram into a large pan. Pour over a little boiling water, cover tightly and cook for 2-3 mins, until the leaves have wilted.
  • Tip into a colander and drain well. Use the side of a small plate to press the spinach down to extract the last of the water. If using frozen, defrost in the microwave and drain.
  • Meanwhile heat the oil, add the pine nuts and fry until golden. Add the garlic and fry briefly, then stir in the spinach and stir until heated through. Season and serve in a warm side dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Fat 10 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 3 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, Sodium 0.84 milligram of sodium

SAUTEED SPINACH WITH PINE NUTS



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This is a great fresh and healthy dish. It's the only way I'll eat cooked spinach! The pine nuts add a nice crunch and rounds out the texture of cooked spinach. Quick and easy side dish to almost anything.

Provided by KandB

Categories     Spinach

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup pine nuts
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 -3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 -4 cups fresh spinach, washed
1/2 fresh lemon, juice of, only
sea salt
pepper
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • toast pine nuts lightly in pan and set aside. Watch carefully these are easy to burn!
  • In large skillet warm olive oil then add garlic. Cook garlic just until it starts to pop then add spinach and lemon juice.
  • Keep tossing spinach and as it starts to wilt and add in pine nuts; add light sea salt and cracked pepper to taste.
  • You want to cook spinach until it's just completely wilted, but not until it's mush. Turn off heat, add grated cheese and toss lightly as it melts. Remove from pan to serving dish and top with a little more grated cheese and you're ready to go.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.6, Fat 16.3, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 5.5, Sodium 114.1, Carbohydrate 3.6, Fiber 1, Sugar 0.7, Protein 4.7

Tips:

  • Spinach and Pine Nut Meatloaf is an easy recipe to master that's perfect for serving to the entire family.
  • Use fresh spinach for the best flavor and texture; if using frozen spinach, be sure to thaw and drain it thoroughly before adding it to the recipe.
  • Don't overmix the meatloaf mixture; overmixing can make the meatloaf tough.
  • Shape the meatloaf into a loaf and place it in a baking dish or loaf pan. The meatloaf should be about 2 inches thick.
  • Bake the meatloaf at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 1 hour, or until the center is cooked through. A meat thermometer inserted into the center of the meatloaf should read 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the meatloaf rest for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
  • Experiment with different types of greens, nuts, and cheeses to create your own unique meatloaf recipe.

Conclusion:

Spinach and Pine Nut Meatloaf is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for any occasion. This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies, and it's also a healthier alternative to traditional meatloaf. With its combination of lean ground beef, fresh spinach, pine nuts, and flavorful seasonings, this meatloaf is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new meatloaf recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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