Best 10 Spinach Garnish Recipes

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Spinach garnish is a versatile ingredient that can add a pop of color, freshness, and flavor to any dish. Whether you're looking to elevate a simple salad, add a touch of elegance to a main course, or create a stunning centerpiece for a party platter, spinach garnish is the perfect choice. With its mild flavor and delicate texture, spinach can be easily incorporated into a variety of culinary creations. From classic dishes like spinach salad and creamed spinach to more creative options like spinach-stuffed mushrooms and spinach fritters, the possibilities are endless.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

SPINACH GARNISH



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You will need two 10 ounce packages of fresh spinach to serve 4 persons (do not use frozen spinach).

Provided by mozarth622

Categories     Vegetable

Time 12m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 (10 ounce) bags fresh spinach
1 -2 tablespoon butter
1 pinch nutmeg
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • First remove the stems of the spinach; rinse in cold water and dry off excess water.
  • In a pot over med heat, put 1 or 2 tablespoon of butter a pinch of nutmeg salt and pepper.
  • As soon as the butter stars bubbling, add you spinach. With a wooden spoon, keep turning the spinach until the leaves soften--but no more.
  • Put some spinach on bottom of each plate and your fish on top.
  • To add colour, you can insert a few mini tomatoes around.

GARLIC SAUTEED SPINACH



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Dinner couldn't be simpler with Ina Garten's Garlic Sauteed Spinach recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network. It's an easy, go-to side dish for your table.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 pounds baby spinach leaves
2 tablespoons good olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped garlic (6 cloves)
2 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Lemon
Sea or kosher salt, optional

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.

CLASSIC FRENCH SPINACH AU GRATIN



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This spinach au gratin recipe is an extremely easy dish to make and is at home as part of a dinner menu, lunch, or even a snack.

Provided by Rebecca Franklin

Categories     Side Dish

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 small onion (finely chopped)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme (crushed)
2 pounds spinach (rinsed, drained, and chopped)
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons butter (melted)
1 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 F and butter a gratin dish.
  • Sauté the onion in the olive oil for 5 minutes in a medium saucepan set over medium heat. Sprinkle the flour over the onions and continue sautéing the mixture for 30 seconds. Add the salt, pepper, dried thyme, and spinach to the pan and stir until the ingredients are combined. Cover the pan with a lid and turn the heat to low. Allow the spinach to wilt for 3 minutes.
  • Stir the milk and heavy cream into the spinach mixture and turn it out into the buttered gratin dish. Then stir together the melted butter, bread crumbs, and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, and sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the gratin.
  • Bake the spinach gratin in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until it is hot and bubbly, and the breadcrumbs have turned golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 451 kcal, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 68 mg, Fiber 7 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Sodium 902 mg, Sugar 7 g, Fat 29 g, ServingSize 4 portions (4 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

SAUTEED SPINACH WITH GARLIC



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Sauteed spinach accented with garlic makes an excellent side dish for meaty main dishes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced lengthwise
2 pounds fresh spinach, washed and leaves damp
Olive-oil cooking spray
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a large saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic, and cook until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer garlic to paper towels; reserve. Discard oil.
  • Spray pan with cooking spray, and heat over medium heat. Coarsely chop the spinach and stalks. Working in batches, add the damp spinach to the pan. Cover, and cook until spinach just begins to wilt, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer the cooked spinach to a metal bowl, and cook the remaining spinach. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the reserved garlic over spinach, and serve warm with a wedge of fresh lemon.

SAUTEED SPINACH WITH MUSHROOMS AND GARLIC



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A simple and very quick side dish that goes well with almost anything. I especially like it chicken fixed anyway.

Provided by Danzy

Categories     Spinach

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 -6 cups packed fresh spinach or 1 (1 lb) bag frozen spinach
1 pint fresh mushrooms, sliced or 8 ounces canned mushroom slices, drained
1 -2 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt
fresh ground black pepper
feta cheese

Steps:

  • Melt butter and olive oil together.
  • Sauté mushrooms and garlic a couple minutes then add spinach and sauté until just wilted and tender.
  • Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Garnish with crumbled feta cheese just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.9, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 46.1, Carbohydrate 2.5, Fiber 1, Sugar 0.7, Protein 2

GARLIC SPINACH



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All the green flavor you love with tasty garlicky goodness.

Provided by Danni

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 (10 ounce) bags fresh spinach
1 teaspoon garlic salt
½ lemon, juiced

Steps:

  • Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic; cook and stir until the garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the spinach a few handfuls at a time, stirring until wilted before adding more, about 5 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice, and season with garlic salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65.5 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 586.4 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

CREAMED SPINACH



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What can be better than a side of creamy, nutmeg-infused spinach? Perfect to accompany any roast and especially good at Christmas

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Side dish

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

25g butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp plain flour
200ml full-fat milk
2 x 200g bags spinach
100ml single cream
fresh nutmeg, for grating

Steps:

  • Heat 25g butter in a saucepan, then add 1 finely chopped small onion and cook for 5 mins until softened.
  • Stir in 2 tbsp plain flour and cook for 2 mins, then slowly start to whisk in 200ml full-fat milk. When it has all been incorporated, gently cook for 5 mins until the sauce has thickened.
  • Meanwhile, place two 200g bags spinach in a large colander. Pour over a kettle full of boiling water until the leaves have wilted (you may have to do this twice).
  • Place the spinach in a clean dishcloth, squeeze out any excess liquid, then roughly chop.
  • Stir into the sauce with 100ml single cream, gently heat, then finely grate over some fresh nutmeg and season well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 5 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.26 milligram of sodium

CREAMED SPINACH SAUCE



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Playing steakhouse chef means dreaming up the sauces and side dishes that you would most like to see on the table. Creamed spinach gives you a classic steakhouse experience in sauce form, and makes the perfect accompaniment to a grilled rib-eye.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     sauces and gravies

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 ounces fresh spinach, trimmed and rinsed well
1 cup cream, plus more as needed
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Salt and black pepper
Pinch freshly grated nutmeg (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and salt it. Plunge the spinach into the boiling water, and cook for no more than a minute; transfer to an ice bath with a slotted spoon. Drain well, and squeeze with your hands to remove as much water as possible.
  • Put the cream and spinach in a blender or food processor, and purée. Transfer the mixture to a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the butter, and sprinkle with salt, pepper and nutmeg if you're using it. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture gently bubbles and thickens; add more cream for a thinner sauce. Taste, and adjust the seasoning and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 265, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 17 grams, Sodium 238 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

GARLIC CREAMED SPINACH



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This creamed spinach side goes with just about anything. Try it with pasta, roasted pork or baked chicken. -Debbie Glasscock, Conway, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 packages (10 ounces each ) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 garlic cloves, minced
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 5-7 minutes. Add spinach and garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in remaining ingredients; cook until cream cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 24g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 579mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

SAUTEED SPINACH WITH GARLIC AND LEMON



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This is a quick, healthy and tasty side dish for chicken and steak dishes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
3 to 4 bunches (2 1/2 pounds total) flat-leaf spinach, trimmed and cleaned, with some water still clinging
1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium. Add garlic; cook, stirring, until fragrant and beginning to brown, about 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon, remove garlic and discard.
  • Raise heat to high. Add spinach to skillet gradually, waiting for one batch to wilt before adding the next. Cook, tossing, until tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Drain liquid from skillet; add lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 6 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right spinach. Baby spinach leaves are the most tender and flavorful, making them ideal for garnishes. If you're using mature spinach leaves, be sure to remove the tough stems before using.
  • Wash the spinach thoroughly. Rinse the spinach leaves in cold water to remove any dirt or debris. You can also soak the leaves in a bowl of cold water for a few minutes to help remove any residual pesticides.
  • Dry the spinach thoroughly. Use a salad spinner or pat the spinach leaves dry with a clean kitchen towel. This will help prevent the spinach from wilting or becoming soggy.
  • Keep the spinach cold. Store the spinach in the refrigerator until you're ready to use it. This will help keep the leaves fresh and crisp.
  • Use spinach as a garnish for a variety of dishes. Spinach can be used to garnish soups, salads, sandwiches, pasta dishes, and more. It's a versatile garnish that adds a pop of color and flavor to any dish.

Conclusion:

Spinach is a healthy and versatile green that can be used to add a pop of color and flavor to a variety of dishes. It's a great choice for garnishing soups, salads, sandwiches, pasta dishes, and more. With its mild flavor and delicate texture, spinach is a garnish that everyone will enjoy.

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