Steamedspinachwithherbs Recipes

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 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 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.

STEAMED SPINACH WITH SOY AND OYSTER SAUCE

Steps:

• Put the spinach leaves on a plate inside a bamboo steamer and place over a wok of boiling water. Cover with a lid and steam for 1-2 minutes.
• Season the steamed leaves with oyster sauce and light soy sauce, and serve straight away.

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.