Best German Style Spinach Or Chard Recipes

German Creamed Spinach image

Provided by rocket_j_dawg

Categories Spinach

Time 1h

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (10 ounce) bag fresh spinach
1 medium onion, roughly chopped
3 garlic cloves
3 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons olive oil
milk or light cream
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

Steps:

Wash spinach and steam together with onion for 5 to 10 minutes.
Finely chop cooked spinach and onion together with the garlic and place in a medium pot.
Combine flour and oil and and heat in a small sauce pan until golden brown.
Combine flour mixture with spinach stirring until evenly blended.
Add milk to spinach stirring to combine with flour mixture.
Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes or until spinach thickens. Salt to taste.
Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.4, Fat 21, SaturatedFat 2.9, Sodium 707.8, Carbohydrate 21.7, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 3.1, Protein 6.5

Spicy Swiss Chard or Spinach image

Provided by Sharon123

Categories Spinach

Time 15m

Yield 2-3

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 pinch red pepper flakes
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 bunch swiss chard, stems removed and leaves chopped into thin strips (or 2 bunches spinach)
splash white wine (or wine vinegar)
1 tablespoon sugar
salt

Steps:

In a large skillet over high heat, add oil, red pepper flakes and garlic and toast the garlic until golden brown(watch carefully, don't let it burn!).
Add the chard or spinach and toss quickly.
Stir in a splash of white wine.
Cook and toss until liquid evaporates and greens are wilted.
Add the sugar, season with salt and serve. Enjoy!