Sicilian Spinach Sauté Recipes

ITALIAN SPINACH SAUTE

Steps:

• Heat oil oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add in spinach and chopped garlic; saute stirring for about 10-12 minutes or until all the liquid from the spinach evaporates.
• Add in the breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese; mix to combine and heat through.
• Season with salt and fresh ground pepper to taste.

SPINACH SAUTE WITH BROWN BUTTER & GARLIC

Steps:

• In a large saute pan over medium heat, melt the butter with the garlic until the butter is golden brown and smells nutty; make sure the garlic doesn't burn.
• Raise the heat to high and add the spinach, in batches if need be, flipping and stirring, until just barely wilted, about 1 minute Take the pan off the heat; remove the garlic.
• Season the spinach with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon.
• Toss and serve immediately.

SPINACH SAUTE

Steps:

• Check the spinach leaves and discard any leaves with blemishes. Cut large leaves into strips. Rinse the spinach and set aside.
• Over high heat, set a 6 quart sauce pot with 4 quarts of water. When water begins to boil, place the spinach in it, add a teaspoon of salt and blanch for 2 to 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon place the spinach in a colander and set aside.
• Combine the olive oil and the garlic in a 10 inch skillet and place over a medium heat. When the garlic turns golden in color, remove skillet from the heat.
• Combine the spinach with the garlic then place skillet back over medium heat and simmer for 5 minutes or until tender. Taste for salt, add crushed red pepper and pepper to taste.
• Serve hot with lemon wedges if desired.

SICILIAN SPINACH SAUTé

Steps:

• Combine spinach and 1/4 cup water in heavy large pot over high heat. Toss until spinach wilts but is still bright green, about 3 minutes. Transfer spinach to colander; press to release excess liquid.
• Heat oil in same pot over medium heat. Add garlic; stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add currants and capers and stir 1 minute. Mix in spinach, then cheese and toss until heated through, about 1 minute. Season spinach to taste with salt and pepper and serve.