Best Fresh Spinach And Leeks With Quinoarice Recipes

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FRESH SPINACH AND LEEKS WITH QUINOA/RICE



Fresh Spinach and Leeks With Quinoa/Rice image

This is a side dish to serve with a main dish. Rice is usually used but Quinoa is a grain high in protein that can boost the nutritional value of the dish. Found on Californiagreekgirl.com

Provided by Ck2plz

Categories     Greek

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 bunches spinach, washed and stems trimmed
2 leeks, washed and chopped
1/2 onion, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 cups quinoa or 1 1/2 cups rice
3/4 of a can tomato sauce (8 oz can)
1 lemon
2 cups water
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Place a large dutch oven on med-high, add olive-oil.
  • Add leeks and onions and saute for 10 minutes or until soft.
  • Add all the spinach, quinoa, tomato sauce, water, salt and pepper. This may look like a lot of spinach but it will melt down.
  • Simmer on low for 40 minutes, or until most of the liquid has evaporated. Continue stirring.
  • Remove from heat, and let sit for 5-10 minutes until thickened.
  • Squeeze half the lemon on the spinach and serve.
  • Pass remaining lemon around table for garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 1.6, Sodium 1448, Carbohydrate 62.4, Fiber 13.5, Sugar 4.1, Protein 19.7

FRESH SPINACH WITH LEEKS IN PERNOD



Fresh Spinach With Leeks in Pernod image

Pernod is the brand name of the licorice- flavored French liqueur pastis. You will find it under either of these names, as well as Ricard. It has been used as an ingredient in aperitiefs and in cooking for over 200 years! This is a fantastically easy as well as attractive dish we really enjoy - the Pernod tempers the bitterness you sometimes have with fresh spinach. I've put in a minimal prepartion time as this will really depend on how gritty your spinach and leek are. If you've never drunk Pernod before, consider giving it a try-- I'm also posting the recipe for the drink Pernod Classique (Pastis), which is a really refreshing summer drink. Millions of Frenchman can't all be wrong . . .

Provided by FlemishMinx

Categories     Spinach

Time 22m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large leek
10 ounces fresh spinach
1 large tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup Pernod
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Clean your spinach really well in a sink full of water, and remove any tough veins and stems.
  • You may have to repeat the cleaning process several times to remove all the grit from the spinach.
  • Remove from water, but do not dry.
  • Clean the leek well in water, then chop all of the white part and any of the green part that is tender.
  • This should yield between 1 1/2 to 2 cups of leek.
  • Heat oil in a wok over medium heat.
  • Add the spinach, leeks, and tomato.
  • Cover, and cook 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Leeks should be crisp-tender at this point, and spinach wilted.
  • Drain the vegetables in a colander and immediately return to the wok.
  • Stir in the pernod and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cook uncovered approximately 5 minutes or until the liquid has nearly all evaporated.
  • Serve.

POTATO, SPINACH, AND LEEK SOUP



Potato, Spinach, and Leek Soup image

I came up with this soup recipe when I got potatoes, leeks, and spinach in my CSA box and didn't know what to do with them. It turned out delicious and is perfect for fall vegetables.

Provided by lawgirl

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Spinach Soup Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 leeks, chopped, or more to taste
½ yellow onion, chopped
3 cups peeled and cubed potatoes, or more to taste
4 cups water
4 cubes vegetable bouillon
1 bunch fresh spinach, chopped, or more to taste
2 cups milk
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon ground paprika
¼ teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add leeks and onion; simmer until tender, about 7 minutes. Add potatoes, water, and bouillon cubes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Stir in spinach and cook until wilted and soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Add milk, pepper, salt, paprika, and chili powder. Let cook for 5 minutes more; adjust spices to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.5 calories, Carbohydrate 27.4 g, Cholesterol 6.5 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 880.1 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

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