Best Chicasquil Tree Spinach Casserole With Noodles Or Chaya Recipes

CHICASQUIL (TREE SPINACH) CASSEROLE WITH NOODLES (OR CHAYA)

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This is from a garden forum about the Chicasquil (Cnidoscolus acontifolius) which is a form of tree spinach. It is an evergreen vegetable that grows like a bush. I learned of this plant recently from Guachipelin, Chef #2245414. I went to one of my favorite nurseries for something else and while the fellow was driving me around, he pointed this out as Tree Spinach. It wasn't until I got home that I realized it was on my want list for the yard. I am very lucky as this one does NOT have the stinging hairs that some have.

Provided by Ambervim

Categories < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

30 large leaves greens, chopped and boiled (Chicasquil, Chaya or other green leaf)
1 1/2 cups egg noodles boiled in the leaf water
1 lb ground meat, browned but not drained
1 large onion, chopped
12 ounces tomatoes, diced (canned tomato and chilies ok)
2 ounces green chilies, diced
4 ounces tomato sauce
garlic, minced to taste
salt

Steps:

Sautee onions and garlic, then add and brown meat. Set on warmer. Cut Chicasquil leaves into about 1" pieces or chop, discarding the stems and heavy veins, then boil *15* minutes, stirring frequently. Drain and reserve water.
Cook noodles in Chaya water and drain. Add tomato, chilies and Chaya leaves to onion/meat mixture - heat and simmer 10 minutes. Stir in egg noodles and simmer 3 minutes more. Serves 4.
NOTE: Please observe 15 minute boiling time. This allows all the Hydrocyanic Acid to be driven off as steam. A 1 minute cooking time, seen elsewhere in this blog, is insufficient to accomplish this - undercooked Chicasquil or Chaya may cause nausea and vomiting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 43, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 159.2, Carbohydrate 9.7, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 5.8, Protein 1.8

CRUNCHY SPINACH CASSEROLE

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Our holidays would not be the same without this family tradition. My mother made it every Thanksgiving when I was growing up; now I make it every Christmas as well, and my children and grandchildren absolutely love it! We triple the recipe because the kids can't get enough. -Sharon Scaletta, Johnstown, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, divided
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
2 cups cubed bread (1/2 inch)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, heat 1/4 cup butter over medium heat. Add celery and onion; cook and stir until tender, 4-5 minutes. Stir in spinach and soup., Transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. round baking dish. In a small saucepan, melt remaining butter over medium heat. Stir in bread cubes. Sprinkle over top. Bake until bubbly and bread cubes are golden brown, 35-40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 calories, Fat 29g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 974mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 8g protein.