Best Sunnys Spicy Spinach Panzanella Recipes

Sunny's Spicy 5-Ingredient Spinach Artichoke Dip image

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

One 14-ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
16 ounces baby spinach
8 ounces whipped chive cream cheese
1/4 cup sour cream
12 ounces shredded pepper jack cheese
One 14.5-ounce bag tortilla chips

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Place a strainer over a medium bowl and drain the liquid from the artichoke jar into the bowl. Reserve the liquid and set aside the artichokes.
Add 3 tablespoons liquid from the artichoke jar to a large saute pan over medium heat along with a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Add the baby spinach in handfuls and stir until all the spinach is wilted, then cook for a few minutes, allowing the liquid to evaporate a bit. Meanwhile, chop the artichoke hearts and add them to a large bowl.
Once the spinach is completely wilted down, add it to the chopped artichokes. Stir in the chive cream cheese, sour cream, 8 ounces pepper jack cheese and a pinch of black pepper and mix thoroughly with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon.
Transfer the spinach mixture to an 8-inch square baking dish and smooth off the top. Top the dip with the remaining 4 ounces pepper jack cheese. Place on a sheet tray to catch any drips, and bake until the edges are bubbly and the top is golden, about 25 minutes. (If desired, broil for 2 to 3 minutes to brown the top further.) Serve with the tortilla chips.

Sunny's Spicy Spinach Panzanella image

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 baguette, split and cut into bite-size cubes
3 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons whole grain mustard
Zest of 1 lemon
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/3 cup olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
10 to 12 pickled jalapeno slices, chopped
10 to 12 super-thin slices red onion, sliced in half
10 ounces baby spinach
1/4 cup sliced black olives, lightly chopped
4 heirloom tomatoes, chopped into chunks

Steps:

Toast the baguette cubes: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. In a large bowl, add the baguette cubes and drizzle over the olive oil. Toss until the bread is coated. Sprinkle over a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper then toss again. Pour onto a nonstick baking sheet and toast in the oven until golden on all sides, making sure to remove and toss in 3 to 4 minute intervals. This should take 12 to 14 minutes. Remove and allow the cubes to cool slightly before tossing back into the large bowl.
Make the vinaigrette: In a medium bowl, combine the mustard, lemon zest and lemon juice. Slowly whisk in the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Add the jalapenos and onions and allow them to soak in the vinaigrette for 10 minutes.
Build the salad: To the large bowl of toasted baguette cubes, add the baby spinach, black olives and tomatoes. Toss gently. Pour over the vinaigrette and toss until combined. Serve at room temperature.