Best Wilted Spinach And Balsamic Vinegar Recipes

WILTED SPINACH

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix the olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
• Place the spinach over boiling water in a pot fitted with a steamer basket, and steam 2 to 3 minutes, until wilted but not soggy.
• Toss spinach in a bowl with the dressing, and sprinkle with pine nuts to serve.

WILTED SPINACH AND BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• rinse the spinach and toss with craisins and feta.
• fry bacon until crisp, drain and chop.
• turn off heat, but while the pan is still hot add shallot and garlic to the bacon drippings.
• cook until the garlic is lightly browned, returning the heat if necessary.
• Deglaze the pan with the balsamic vinegar and lemon juice.
• toss with spinach and serve immediately.

WILTED SPINACH SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING

Steps:

• Place the spinach in a large bowl and leave at room temperature. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Use a slotted spoon to gently lower the eggs into the water. Boil until both the whites and yolks are set (hard-boiled), about 10 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl filled with ice water and cool completely. Once cool, peel the eggs and cut each into quarters.
• Meanwhile, put the bacon in a large skillet and set over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer the bacon with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Remove half of the bacon fat to a small bowl and reserve.
• Return the skillet and remaining bacon fat to medium heat. Add the mushrooms, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon of salt and a few grinds of black pepper to the same skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Pour in the reserved bacon fat, vinegar, mustard and honey and whisk until smooth and emulsified. Taste and season with more salt and pepper.
• Pour the hot bacon dressing over the spinach and toss until evenly coated and slightly wilted. Transfer to a platter and top with the eggs, red onion and reserved bacon.

WILTED SPINACH WITH GARLIC AND OIL

Steps:

• Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add oil and garlic. Saute garlic in oil 2 or 3 minutes. Add spinach to the pan in stages. Fill the pan with leaves and turn leaves in warm oil until they wilt. Add more spinach to the skillet and repeat the process until all of the spinach is incorporated. Season the wilted spinach with salt and pepper and nutmeg, then serve.

WILTED SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Place 6 eggs in a medium saucepan with enough cold water to cover. Bring water to a boil, and immediately remove from heat. Cover, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel, and chop.
• Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble, and set aside, reserving approximately 1/2 cup of drippings in the skillet.
• In a large bowl, toss together the spinach and green onions.
• Heat the reserved drippings over low heat. In a small bowl, whisk together the 2 remaining eggs, sugar, white vinegar, and red wine vinegar. Add to warm grease, and whisk for about a minute, until thickened. Pour at once over spinach, add crumbled bacon, and toss to coat. Garnish with chopped egg.

WILTED SPINACH SALAD WITH BALSAMIC-HONEY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Trim, wash and dry the spinach thoroughly and place in a salad bowl.
• Coat a saute pan with 2 tablespoons olive oil and put over medium heat. Fry the prosciutto and garlic for a minute to flavor the oil, and then add the mushrooms and onions. Saute the mushrooms and onions until they are slightly brown and tender, about 3 minutes.
• Scrape the mixture on top of the spinach, return the pan to the stove. Add balsamic vinegar and scrape up the bits at the bottom of the pan. Add remaining oil and honey. Swirl pan around for a minute to warm the vinaigrette.
• Pour the vinaigrette over the salad, top with Gorgonzola. Season with salt and pepper, toss, and serve immediately.

BALSAMIC SPINACH

Steps:

• Heat oil in sauce pan.
• Saute garlic slivers in oil.
• Add spinach and coat with oil and to heat through.
• Put spinach in serving bowl and drizzle with balsamic vinegar.

VEGETARIAN WILTED SPINACH

Steps:

• Wash and dry the spinach.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat until it sizzles and add the spinach all at once, turning with tongs until just wilted, about 2 minutes or less.
• Sprinkle with the balsamic vinegar, add salt and pepper to taste, and serve immediately.

WILTED SPINACH AND CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium. Add spinach; cook, tossing often, just until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

WILTED SPINACH SALAD WITH BALSAMIC-HONEY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Trim, wash and dry the spinach thoroughly and place in a salad bowl.
• Coat a saute pan with 2 tablespoons olive oil and put over medium heat. Fry the prosciutto and garlic for a minute to flavor the oil, then add the mushrooms and onions. Saute mushrooms and onions until they are slightly brown and tender, about 3 minutes.
• Scrape the mixture on top of the spinach, return the pan to the stove.
• Add balsamic vinegar and scrape up the bits at the bottom of the pan. Add remaining oil and honey. Swirl pan around for a minute to warm the vinaigrette.
• Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and top off with Gorgonzola. Season with salt and pepper, toss and serve.

BALSAMIC CHICKEN WITH WHITE BEANS AND WILTED SPINACH-RACHAEL RAY

Steps:

• In a shallow dish, combine balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoons olive oil and steak seasoning.
• Coat the chicken breasts in the mixture and set aside to marinate while you start the beans and spinach.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with the remaining 2 tablespoons oil.
• Add in onions, garlic, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and bay leaf.
• Cook/stir until the onions are a little brown, 3-4 minutes.
• Add the white wine and chicken stock, bring to a bubble, and cook 5 minutes.
• Heat another large skillet over med-high heat; when it is hot, add the chicken breast; cook 5-6 minutes on each side.
• Remove the chicken to a plate, cover loosely with foil and let rest a few minutes.
• Add cannellini beans to the skillet with the onions; stir to combine.
• Cook about 2 minutes or until beans are heated through.
• Turn off the heat and discard bay leaf; stir in the spinach, parsley, and lemon juice.
• Toss and stir until the spinach wilts.
• To serve: place a portion of the white beans and wilted spinach on each plate; thickly slice each chicken breast on an angle and arrange over the beans and spinach.

SPINACH WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Cook spinach with water that clings to it 3-5 minutes or until leaves begin to wilt.
• Remove from heat and drain thoroughly.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Combine melted butter (margarine) and vinegar.
• Mix in butter and vinegar just before serving.