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I recently took a class on cooking with greens, & here are 2 of the recipes that were made with spinach. I thought spinach lovers might be interested in them. Nutty-Fruity Greens Non-stick cooking spray 5 cups kale or spinach leaves, chopped 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped leeks (white part only) 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped 1 tablespoon ginger-flavored soy sauce (I use Lawry's Sesame-ginger Flavored Stir Fry Sauce) 1/2 teaspoon low sodium seasoning (if watching salt intake), otherwise add salt to taste. 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely chopped Prepare a dutch oven or 6 quart soup kettle with the cooking spray & 1/4 cup water. Use a medium to high heat, add the leeks & cook for approximately 3-5 minutes until softened. Quickly add the remaining ingredients & cook over medium to low heat for 25-35 minutes until the greens are tender; stirring occaionally. Add a couple tablespoons of water if mixture becomes dry. This makes a good side dish. Garlic does not go well in this dish.Chickpeas & Spinach 1/4 cup vegetable broth (for stir fry) 1 cup chopped onion 4 medium to large garlic cloves, minced or chopped fine 10 ounces fresh spinach, chopped 1 - 8 ounce can of tomato sauce (I use canned tomatoes with Italian herbs) 1 - 19 ounce can chickpeas, drained 1 cup of vegetable broth salt & pepper to taste Hot sauce or red pepper flakes, to taste (optional) 1 tablespoon curry powder (optional) a salt free seasoning can also be added, or a touch of vinegar can be added - to taste. In a large skillet or saucepan, stir-fry onions & garlic in the 1/4 cup vegetable broth for about 5 minutes. Add fresh spinach & stir-fry until it is wilted & tender. Then add 1 cup of the chickpeas & the tomato sauce. In a blender, puree the remaining chickpeas with 1 cup of vegetable broth. Add to vegetables. simmer until heated through, about 10 minutes. Add choice of seasonings. Serve over cooked white or brown rice or couscous. Yield: 4 servings.
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