SPINACH PUREE
This is a great topping that you can add to any protein, pasta or vegetable. And an excellent way to get in more greens!
Equipment
- Medium Stainless Steel pot
- Blender
- Measuring cups
- Garlic press
- Small glass mixing bowl
- Large glass mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 lb Spinach cleaned and de-stemmed
- 1 clove Garlic whole
- sea salt and pepper to taste
Ice water bath
- Ice cold water large bowl
Instructions
- Cook 1 lb of fresh spinach that has been cleaned and de-stemmed without added water in a pot slightly covered for just a few minutes until tender and bright green.
- While spinach is wilting prepare a large bowl with ice cold water.
- Once spinach tender and bright green strain immediately immerse it in the ice cold water. This helps it retain it's green colour.
- Drain well and squeeze the spinach with your hands to remove the excess water.
- Transfer to a blender or processor.
- Puree until very smooth and transfer in a small bowl. May add a little cold filtered water while blending if needed.
- Season with 1 clove of minced fresh garlic, sea salt and black pepper to taste. You can add a little more water to get desired consistency.
Notes
Serve over baked potato, fish, on cold rice pasta, or on steamed vegetables.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 109kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 13gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 359mgPotassium: 2543mgFiber: 10gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 42534IUVitamin C: 128mgCalcium: 454mgIron: 12mg
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