"Steve Y" > wrote in message
...
> I'm told that spinach is good for me but I am struggling to find a way to
> prepare it that I enjoy. Just h ad some straight from the garden that I
> wilted in a wok in some oil in which I'd lightly sauted some ginger and
> garlic. Result was OK but not interesting. Anyone have any ideas for ways
> of preparing it that could be considered both tasty and healthy (ie no
> cream/cheese)
>
> Steve

Use a very large (as large as you have) or a Wok.

Smash & mince 2 cloves of garlic per pound of spinach.

Use a High flame.

When the pan is hot add some EVOO ( enough for a light coat on the bottom of
the pan. Add the minced garlic. When the garlic begins to brown add 1/4
cup of Balsamic (not the good stuff) to stop the cooking and reduce the
balsamic. When the vinegar has stabilized (steaming slowed) start adding as
much spinach as the pan will hold. Salt the top and begin turning with
tongs. As the spinach wilts you can add more if you like and continue
turning..

When the spinach is wilted (NOT COOKED) uniformly turn off the heat and add
the juice of a fresh lemon.

You're done. -This is a very fast process and can be done while the grilled
meat is resting before serving.

A final note - cooking spinach can release a ton of green spinach juice into
the pan. If you cook it to that point you might as well be eating canned
spinach. Yuk.


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Old Scoundrel

(AKA Dimitri)