Parmesan Lemon Spinach Recipes

CREAMY PARMESAN SPINACH

Steps:

• Place spinach and water in a Dutch oven; cover and cook for 3 minutes or until wilted. Drain and set aside., In the same pan, melt butter. Stir in the cream, lemon zest, garlic and pepper flakes; bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until slightly reduced. Stir in cheese and spinach; heat through. Sprinkle with croutons.

BABY SPINACH SALAD WITH LEMON AND PARMESAN

Steps:

• Place the lemon juice in a small bowl; whisking constantly, slowly add the oil in a steady stream, whisking until the vinaigrette is creamy; set aside.
• Rub the inside of a large bowl with the cut sides of the garlic halves; add the spinach; drizzle with the reserved lemon vinaigrette; toss gently to coat.
• Divide the salad among 4 plates.
• Shave the cheese in wide sheets over each salad with a vegetable peeler.
• Season with salt and pepper and serve.

PASTA WITH LEMON, SPINACH, PARMESAN AND BREAD CRUMBS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375*F.
• Toss bread crumbs with 1 TBS oil in large bowl to coat.
• Spread evenly on rimmed baking sheet.
• Bake until breadcrumbs are golden, about 5 minutes.
• Cool.
• Sprinkle with salt.
• Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally.
• Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid.
• Meanwhile, heat remaining 6 TBS oil, thinly sliced garlic, lemon juice, and dried crushed red pepper in heavy small saucepan over medium heat.
• Cook oil mixture until garlic turns golden, about 5 minutes.
• Toss pasta, oil mixture and spinach in large bowl until spinach wilts, adding reserved cooking liquid as needed to moisten.
• Sprinkle breadcrumbs over.
• Serve pasta, passing grated Parmesan cheese seperately.

PARMESAN-LEMON SPINACH

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together the half-and-half, Parmesan, and flour until smooth. Set aside.
• In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the shallots for 2 to 3 minutes, or until tender-crisp, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in the broth, lemon zest, seasoning blend, and cayenne. Cook for 1 minute, or until the mixture is heated through, stirring occasionally.
• Add the spinach, tossing with two spoons to lightly coat with the broth mixture. Bring to a simmer, covered, over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the spinach is slightly wilted, stirring occasionally. Increase the heat to medium-high. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the spinach is completely wilted and tender, stirring occasionally.
• Stir the reserved half-and-half mixture into the spinach mixture. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
• (Per serving)
• Calories: 71
• Total fat: 2.0g
• Saturated: 0.5g
• Trans: 0.0g
• Polyunsaturated: 0.0g
• Monounsaturated: 1.0g
• Cholesterol: 2mg
• Sodium: 120mg
• Carbohydrates: 10g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugars: 3g
• Protein: 5g
• Calcium: 133mg
• Potassium: 356mg
• 1/2 starch
• 1/2 fat