Steamed Spinach Recipes

STEAMED SPINACH

Steps:

• To steam, leave water clinging to the leaves. Place in a large pot over high heat and cover. Don't walk away -- the greens get tender and toothsome when just collapsed from the steam really fast, 3 to 4 minutes. Oversteaming separates the moisture from the leaves and results in mushy, gloppy spinach.

SIMPLE STEAMED SPINACH

Steps:

• Place spinach in a large pot. Cover tightly,and cook over high heat until spinach begins to wilt, about 2 minutes. Toss with oil, season with salt and pepper.

QUICK STEAMED SPINACH

Steps:

• Wash spinach in several changes of cold water until free of sand. Remove stems.
• Place a metal steamer in a medium saucepan filled with 1 inch of water. Bring to a boil. Add spinach, cover, and steam for about 3 minutes, or until just wilted. Remove from steamer; season with lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Toss with butter if desired.

STEAMED SPINACH IN THE MICROWAVE

Steps:

• Place the spinach in a microwave-safe container. Cook in a microwave, set on high for 1 to 2 minutes.
• Pour off any excess liquid. Squeeze with lemon juice, and serve garnished with lemon wedges.

STEAMED BABY SPINACH

Steps:

• Place spinach and water in a microwaveable bowl. Cover tightly and microwave until starting to wilt, about 30 seconds to 2 minutes depending on your microwave.

STEAMED SPINACH WITH HERBS

Steps:

• In a large pan insert steamer and pour in 1" water; bring to boiling.
• Combine spinach and herbs in the steamer basket. Cover, turn down the heat to medium low, and steam for 2 to 3 minutes or until wilted, stirring once. Remove basket carefully; drain. Move spinach to a serving bowl. Drizzle with some of the vinegar. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Pass the remaining vinegar. Garnish with lemon slices, if desired.
• Makes 4 servings.

QUICK AND EASY SAUTEED SPINACH

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the spinach to the skillet and cover; allow to cook 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic salt and cover again for another 5 minutes; remove from heat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to serve.

STEAMED BABY SPINACH

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, wash the spinach in cold running water. Place the spinach in a steamer and plunge into the boiling water for 1 minute, or until the spinach wilts. Transfer to a colander to drain.
• Arrange the spinach on a serving platter and season with the lemon juice and salt and pepper. Garnish with lemon wedges and serve.

STEAMED SPINACH WITH LEMON

Steps:

• Fill a medium saucepan with 2 inches of water, and fit with a steamer insert. Bring to a boil. Add spinach. Reduce to a simmer. Cover, and steam until spinach has wilted, about 2 minutes.
• Transfer to a serving bowl. Toss with oil, lemon juice, and salt. Garnish with lemon. Serve immediately.