Cooking "tomato spinach spirals" can be a delightful culinary experience that combines the tangy sweetness of tomatoes with the earthy flavor of spinach. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking to try something new, this versatile dish offers endless possibilities for creativity and customization. With the right ingredients and a few simple steps, you can create a flavorful and visually appealing meal that will tantalize your taste buds and impress your dinner guests.
Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!
TOMATO SPINACH SPIRALS
A great side dish or meatless main course, this pasta pleaser comes together in a snap. "It is tasty, quick and easy," says Janet Montano of Temecula, California. And at just 69¢ a serving, it's affordable as well.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, prepare spinach according to package directions. Drain pasta; place in a large bowl. Add the spinach, tomatoes, 2 tablespoons of Romano cheese, 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese and salt; toss to coat. Sprinkle with the remaining cheeses.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 611mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
TOMATO AND SPINACH SOUP
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 27m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat a medium soup pot over moderate heat. Add oil, shallots and garlic. Sauté 5 minutes. Add drained tomatoes and crushed tomatoes, stir. Add stock and stir to combine soup. Stir in spinach in handfuls to wilt it and combine with soup. Season soup with salt and pepper to your taste. Bring soup to a bubble, reduce heat and simmer 10 to 15 minutes to reduce.
SPINACH WITH TOMATO (SAAG)
Serve this with flatbreads, beans and yogurt relishes.
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Put the oil in a large, wide pot and set over medium-high heat. When very hot, put in the chile, onions and garlic. Stir and fry until the onions turn medium brown. Add the tomato. Stir and fry for 2 minutes. Now put in the spinach and salt. Cover, allowing the spinach to wilt. Stir, turn the heat to medium, cover again, and cook for 25 minutes. Uncover, add the garam masala, and stir. Cook, uncovered, another 5 to 6 minutes, or until almost no liquid is left is left at the bottom of the pan. Turn up the heat during this period, if needed.
STICKY TAMARIND TOMATO & SPINACH WHIRL
Try this riff on a Greek spanakopita. With a sticky-sweet, spiced and tangy twist, it's a spectacular veggie centrepiece for any special occasion
Provided by Shivi Ramoutar
Categories Dinner
Time 2h10m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 160C/140C fan/gas 3. Mix the tomatoes, garlic, half the oil, tamarind and sugar together, along with a generous pinch of seasoning. Tip onto a baking tray and put in the oven for 25-30 mins or until sticky and roasted. Leave to cool a little.
- Heat the remaining oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat, then add the leek and spring onions, stirring occasionally until softened, about 10 mins. Leave to cool completely, then tip into a bowl and mix with the spinach, feta, roasted tomatoes, eggs, coriander, smoked paprika and seasoning.
- Heat the oven to 200C/180C/gas 6. Brush a sheet of filo with melted butter, then lay another sheet on top and brush with butter again, keeping the rest of the filo covered with a clean, damp tea towel to stop it drying out, Spoon a third of the filling along the long side of the rectangle and gently roll into a long tube. Repeat this two more times until you have used all the filo and filling. In a round pie dish, or round ovenproof pan, carefully coil the three filo rolls from the outside of the dish in towards the middle, so you end up with a large spiral. Don't worry if it cracks a bit - you can layer the filo to cover any cracks. Brush the whole spiral with more butter, sprinkle over the chilli flakes and bake for 50-60 mins until deep, golden brown. Scatter over the extra coriander to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 424 calories, Fat 27 grams fat, SaturatedFat 15 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 27 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 16 grams protein, Sodium 1.8 milligram of sodium
INDIAN SPINACH WITH TOMATOES
Indian spices and vibrant colors combine to make a delicious spinach dish. Vegetarian friendly.
Provided by Shana McCoy
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Indian
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Wash spinach; shake dry and stem. Slice into 1-inch strips.
- Heat ghee in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onions and garlic and cook until golden and soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce heat to low.
- Add ginger paste and toss gently to incorporate. Stir in chile powder, turmeric, garam masala, coriander seeds, peppers, salt, coriander, and cumin. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add spinach and coat well; add tomatoes with 1/2 of their juice. Bring mixture to a rapid boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the spinach and tomatoes have cooked down, 5 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.6 calories, Carbohydrate 25.5 g, Cholesterol 98.4 mg, Fat 40.3 g, Fiber 9.2 g, Protein 9.2 g, SaturatedFat 24.2 g, Sodium 1201.6 mg, Sugar 6.5 g
SAUTEED SPINACH AND TOMATOES
Delicate spinach becomes a stand-out side dish when tossed with bursting cherry tomatoes and golden brown shallots.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Quick & Easy Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high. Add shallots and cook, stirring often, until soft and starting to brown, about 4 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook until tomato skins are split and shallots are golden brown, about 2 minutes.
- Gradually add spinach, season with salt and pepper, and cook until tender, 3 minutes. To serve, sprinkle with Pecorino Romano.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 g, Fat 23 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 16 g
TOMATO SPIRAL TOSS
"When my husband and I don't have a lot of time, we fix this pleasing pasta dish," remarks Nicole Lynch of Powell River, British Columbia. It's easy to prepare...and easy on the pocketbook at 42 cents a serving. The price comes down even more if you use homegrown tomatoes from your garden.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, combine tomatoes and basil in a serving bowl; set aside. , In a small bowl, combine the oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper. Drain pasta; add to tomato mixture. Drizzle with oil mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 237 calories, Fat 11g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 163mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SPINACH AND TOMATOES
A taste match made in heaven -- and easy on the budget as well. Easy to double or halve according to your family size. Sometimes we put it over pasta or rice, sometimes we put it in a bowl to dip our bread. Adding some cooked chicken or Italian sausage turns it into a full meal. You could even use it as pizza topping.
Provided by 3KillerBs
Categories Spinach
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine spinach, tomatoes, onion and herbs in a small saucepan.
- Heat to boiling then simmer 7-10 minutes or until onions are cooked.
- Serve, passing parmesan and vinegar at the table for each person to add as they prefer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 95.2, Fat 1.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 150.1, Carbohydrate 16.7, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 7.2, Protein 8.8
TOMATO SPINACH AND BASIL SOUP
This soup can be refrigerated for up to 1 month and you can substitute 2 teaspoons of dried basil if you can't get fresh basil.
Provided by dakota kelly
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Spinach Soup Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic for 3 minutes. Stir in milk and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomato puree and sugar. Mix well, cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 5 minutes. Add spinach, basil, salt and pepper and simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.3 g, Cholesterol 23.7 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 1217.6 mg, Sugar 19.3 g
TOMATO & SPINACH KITCHARI
Combine lentils with spinach, tomatoes and spices to make this warming midweek veggie supper that's low-fat and packed with vitamins. Serve with warm chapatis
Provided by Esther Clark
Categories Dinner, Supper
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Tip the rice and lentils into a sieve and rinse thoroughly under cold, running water. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a large saucepan or casserole. Add the onion along with a pinch of salt and fry over a medium-high heat for 10 mins or until golden. Stir through the ginger, garlic, turmeric, ground coriander, half the cumin seeds and the chilli powder and fry for 1 min. Add the rice and lentils to the pan and pour in the stock, bring to a simmer then cover, turn down and cook for 25 mins, stirring now and then, until the lentils have turned creamy. Add the tomatoes and spinach and cook for 5 mins.
- Heat the remaining oil in a small frying pan and add the remaining cumin seeds, cooking for 1 min. Spoon the lentils into four bowls, drizzle over the cumin oil and top with the chilli. Serve with warm chapatis, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 420 calories, Fat 11 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 57 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 19 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium
EGGPLANT AND SPINACH LASAGNE SPIRALS
Steps:
- Roast tomatoes for sauce:
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Toss tomatoes with 3 tablespoons oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and arrange, cut sides up, in 1 layer in 2 oiled glass or ceramic shallow baking dishes. Roast tomatoes in upper and lower thirds of oven, switching position of dishes halfway through baking, until skins are wrinkled and beginning to brown, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool slightly in baking dishes on racks.
- Roast eggplant for lasagne:
- Toss eggplant slices with oil, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and arrange in 1 layer on 2 oiled baking sheets. Bake in upper and lower thirds of oven, switching position of sheets halfway through baking and turning slices over once, until tender, 12 to 14 minutes.
- Reduce oven temperature to 350°F.
- Finish tomato sauce:
- When tomatoes are cool enough to handle, peel off skin and discard. Purée tomatoes with their juices in a blender, pulsing until almost smooth.
- Cook onion and garlic in 2 tablespoons oil in a 3- to 4-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring, until golden, about 10 minutes. Stir in tomato purée, water, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened and reduced to about 4 cups, about 15 minutes. Stir in basil.
- Make filling and assemble lasagne:
- While sauce is simmering, cook spinach in a 3- to 4-quart pot of boiling salted water, uncovered, 1 minute, then drain in a colander. When cool enough to handle, squeeze any excess water from spinach and coarsely chop. Stir together ricotta, yolk, spinach, parmesan, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper until combined well.
- Cook lasagne noodles in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water , stirring occasionally, until tender. Drain noodles in a colander and rinse under cold running water.
- Spoon 2 cups tomato sauce into a 13- by 9-inch glass baking dish (or other 3-quart shallow baking dish). Lay out 4 lasagne noodles on a work surface, then spread 1/3 cup filling evenly over each noodle and cover with eggplant slices in 1 layer. Roll up each and arrange spirals, seam sides down and without touching, over sauce in dish, then make 4 more rolls and arrange in dish. Brush noodles with water, then spoon some sauce down middle of rolls and cover dish tightly with foil.
- Bake in middle of oven until heated through, about 20 minutes. Heat remaining tomato sauce and serve on the side.
Tips:
- Properly Dry the Spinach: Before incorporating the spinach into the dough, ensure it is thoroughly dried. Excess moisture can alter the dough's consistency and make it difficult to work with.
- Use Fresh Spinach: Fresh spinach yields the best flavor and texture in this recipe. If using frozen spinach, thaw it completely and squeeze out any excess water before adding it to the dough.
- Gradually Add the Flour: When making the dough, add the flour gradually while mixing. This helps prevent the dough from becoming too dry or crumbly.
- Chill the Dough: Chilling the dough before rolling and cutting helps it become more manageable and prevents it from sticking to your work surface.
- Don't Overcook the Spinach and Tomato Filling: The spinach and tomato filling should be cooked until wilted and combined, but not overcooked. Overcooking can result in a mushy filling.
- Use Quality Cheese: The type of cheese you use can significantly impact the flavor of the tomato spinach spirals. Opt for high-quality, flavorful cheeses like mozzarella, Parmesan, or a blend of your favorites.
Conclusion:
The tomato spinach spirals are a delightful combination of flavors and textures that make for an impressive and satisfying meal. By following these tips and the detailed recipe instructions, you can easily create this delicious dish at home. The vibrant colors of the spinach and tomatoes, along with the gooey melted cheese, make this dish a feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds. Serve it as a main course or as a side dish, and enjoy the symphony of flavors in every bite.
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