Best Spinach Vermicelli Recipes

SPINACH VERMICELLI

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"Not only is this simple dish nutritious and meatless, it also offers the goodness of spinach," says Charleen Berkers of Palgrave, Ontario.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked vermicelli
1 large red onion, sliced and separated into rings
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach, torn
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

Steps:

Cook vermicelli according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute onion in oil until crisp-tender. Add garlic; saute 1 minute longer. Add the spinach, lemon juice, tarragon, salt and pepper; saute for 2 minutes or until spinach is wilted. , Drain vermicelli; toss with spinach mixture. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 296mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

VERMICELLI WITH SAUSAGE AND SPINACH (BHG)

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Make and share this Vermicelli With Sausage and Spinach (BHG) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dbblhm

Categories Meat

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 lb cooked smoked sausage, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch slices
3/4 cup chopped onions or 1 large onion
2 large garlic cloves, chopped
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 (14 ounce) cans reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup water
1 (8 ounce) package dried vermicelli, broken in half
1 (9 ounce) package prewashed fresh Baby Spinach
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup whipping cream

Steps:

In a 4 quart Dutch oven cook sausage, onion and garlic in hot oil over medium high heat until sausage is lightly browned and onion is tender.
Add broth and water to Dutch Oven; bring to boiling. Add pasta; cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add spinach and pepper; cook about 1 min more or until spinach wilts. Stir in cream. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 710.5, Fat 44, SaturatedFat 16, Cholesterol 96.5, Sodium 1063.8, Carbohydrate 51.5, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 4.4, Protein 27.7