I got a few free cans of canned spinach. Wondered if anyone had a recipe
that tasted good using canned spinach. I haven't had it since I was a kid.
I always use fresh or frozen spinach.

Lynne

In article >,
"King's Crown" > wrote:

> I got a few free cans of canned spinach. Wondered if anyone had a recipe
> that tasted good using canned spinach. I haven't had it since I was a kid.
> I always use fresh or frozen spinach.
>
> Lynne

Just drain it well and use like frozen.
It's good in quiches, omelets, or served creamed.

I've eaten it straight out of the can on many occasions at work. <g>

Or just drain it well and treat it with your favorite herbs and serve it
as a side dish.
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On Thu, 9 Jul 2009 17:27:25 -0700, King's Crown wrote:

> I got a few free cans of canned spinach. Wondered if anyone had a recipe
> that tasted good using canned spinach. I haven't had it since I was a kid.
> I always use fresh or frozen spinach.

Quiche or casseroles where spinach is not the main ingredient.
Spanakopita, pizza topping, etc..

-sw

On Jul 9, 7:27*pm, "King's Crown" > wrote:
> I got a few free cans of canned spinach. *Wondered if anyone had a recipe
> that tasted good using canned spinach. *I haven't had it since I was a kid.
> I always use fresh or frozen spinach.

Canned spinach is awful. Donate it to a food bank. Apparently, some
folks consider it edible.
>
> Lynne

--Bryan

King's Crown wrote:
> I got a few free cans of canned spinach. Wondered if anyone had a recipe
> that tasted good using canned spinach. I haven't had it since I was a kid.
> I always use fresh or frozen spinach.

Squeeze it out really, really well. Then make spinach dip with it.
Really, it's good. (I do prefer not-canned, but I have used canned for
this, and it's the only time I think canned spinach doesn't suck.)

The recipe for spinach dip is on the back of all the veggie-soup-mix
packets, but if you prefer not to use the soup mix, do as I do and add a
cup each of sour cream and mayo, some dehydrated veggies (mixed or just
onion is fine), 1 small can of water chestnuts, minced finely, 3
scallions, also minced finely, and a tablespoon of any ONE of the
following: beef bouillon powder; stock goop (like Better Than
Bouillon); or oyster sauce. Those will add the salt and richness. Let
it chill in the fridge for at least 20-30 minutes before serving.

Serene

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Serene Vannoy > wrote:

> King's Crown wrote:
> > I got a few free cans of canned spinach. Wondered if anyone had a recipe
> > that tasted good using canned spinach. I haven't had it since I was a kid.
> > I always use fresh or frozen spinach.
>
> Squeeze it out really, really well.

I'll bet a potato ricer would do the task nicely.
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"King's Crown" wrote:
>
> I got a few free cans of canned spinach. Wondered if anyone had a recipe
> that tasted good using canned spinach. I haven't had it since I was a
> kid.
> I always use fresh or frozen spinach.
>

http://www.popeyespinach.com/recipes.php

"Melba's Jammin'" > wrote in message
...
> In article >,
> Serene Vannoy > wrote:
>
>> King's Crown wrote:
>> > I got a few free cans of canned spinach. Wondered if anyone had a
>> > recipe
>> > that tasted good using canned spinach. I haven't had it since I was a
>> > kid.
>> > I always use fresh or frozen spinach.
>>
>> Squeeze it out really, really well.
>
> I'll bet a potato ricer would do the task nicely.
> --
> -Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
> http://web.me.com/barbschaller - good news 4-6-2009
> "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle."
> -Philo of Alexandria


Cooked spinach (any spinach, frozen or otherwise) is best squeezed free of
the liquid using one of those collapsible steamer baskets. Works a treat!
Hmmm, now I'm craving spinach

Jill

"Serene Vannoy" > wrote in message
...
> King's Crown wrote:
>> I got a few free cans of canned spinach. Wondered if anyone had a recipe
>> that tasted good using canned spinach. I haven't had it since I was a
>> kid. I always use fresh or frozen spinach.
>
> Squeeze it out really, really well. Then make spinach dip with it.
> Really, it's good. (I do prefer not-canned, but I have used canned for
> this, and it's the only time I think canned spinach doesn't suck.)
>
> The recipe for spinach dip is on the back of all the veggie-soup-mix
> packets, but if you prefer not to use the soup mix, do as I do and add a
> cup each of sour cream and mayo, some dehydrated veggies (mixed or just
> onion is fine), 1 small can of water chestnuts, minced finely, 3
> scallions, also minced finely, and a tablespoon of any ONE of the
> following: beef bouillon powder; stock goop (like Better Than Bouillon);
> or oyster sauce. Those will add the salt and richness. Let it chill in
> the fridge for at least 20-30 minutes before serving.
>
> Serene
>
> --
Wow that sounds good. I like to make spinach dip using the Leek soup mix.
That's how the recipe originally started way back when. I like the idea of
making it without soup too.

Lynne

"jmcquown" > wrote in message
...
> "Melba's Jammin'" > wrote in message
> ...
>> In article >,
>> Serene Vannoy > wrote:
>>
>>> King's Crown wrote:
>>> > I got a few free cans of canned spinach. Wondered if anyone had a
>>> > recipe
>>> > that tasted good using canned spinach. I haven't had it since I was a
>>> > kid.
>>> > I always use fresh or frozen spinach.
>>>
>>> Squeeze it out really, really well.
>>
>> I'll bet a potato ricer would do the task nicely.
>> --
>> -Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
>> http://web.me.com/barbschaller - good news 4-6-2009
>> "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle."
>> -Philo of Alexandria
>
>
> Cooked spinach (any spinach, frozen or otherwise) is best squeezed free of
> the liquid using one of those collapsible steamer baskets. Works a treat!
> Hmmm, now I'm craving spinach
>
> Jill
I never thought of that. I usually put it in a kitchen towel (a green one)
and squeeze dry, but then I have a towel that takes some cleaning
afterwards. The steamer basket would be SO much easier to clean.

Lynne

"jmcquown" > wrote in message
...
> "Melba's Jammin'" > wrote in message
> ...
>> In article >,
>> Serene Vannoy > wrote:
>>
>>> King's Crown wrote:
>>> > I got a few free cans of canned spinach. Wondered if anyone had a
>>> > recipe
>>> > that tasted good using canned spinach. I haven't had it since I was a
>>> > kid.
>>> > I always use fresh or frozen spinach.
>>>
>>> Squeeze it out really, really well.
>>
>> I'll bet a potato ricer would do the task nicely.
>> --
>> -Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
>> http://web.me.com/barbschaller - good news 4-6-2009
>> "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle."
>> -Philo of Alexandria
>
>
> Cooked spinach (any spinach, frozen or otherwise) is best squeezed free of
> the liquid using one of those collapsible steamer baskets. Works a treat!
> Hmmm, now I'm craving spinach
>
> Jill

With canned spinach the liquid is the most nutritious part, contains most of
the minerals and vitamins... if it's drained down the sink you may as well
just eat the can. Canned spinach is best used in soups and such.

"King's Crown" > wrote in message
...
>I got a few free cans of canned spinach. Wondered if anyone had a recipe
>that tasted good using canned spinach. I haven't had it since I was a kid.
>I always use fresh or frozen spinach.
>
> Lynne

Drain and press to remove any excess moisture. chop lightly

Dress with lemon juice & EVOO.

serve cold.

Dimitri

In article >,
Melba's Jammin' > wrote:

> In article >,
> Serene Vannoy > wrote:
>
> > King's Crown wrote:
> > > I got a few free cans of canned spinach. Wondered if anyone had a recipe
> > > that tasted good using canned spinach. I haven't had it since I was a
> > > kid.
> > > I always use fresh or frozen spinach.
> >
> > Squeeze it out really, really well.
>
> I'll bet a potato ricer would do the task nicely.

Not a bad idea! Might make my ricer useful again. <g>

I generally dump it into a screen colander and squish it well with a
serving spoon.
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"brooklyn1" > wrote:

> With canned spinach the liquid is the most nutritious part, contains most of
> the minerals and vitamins... if it's drained down the sink you may as well
> just eat the can. Canned spinach is best used in soups and such.

I buy the "no salt added" canned spinach, squeeze it out into a bowl.

Then drink the juice.

It is good as is or can be saved for stock. Also good mixed with tomato
juice.
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"Omelet" > wrote in message
news
> In article >,
> "brooklyn1" > wrote:
>
>> With canned spinach the liquid is the most nutritious part, contains most
>> of
>> the minerals and vitamins... if it's drained down the sink you may as
>> well
>> just eat the can. Canned spinach is best used in soups and such.
>
> I buy the "no salt added" canned spinach, squeeze it out into a bowl.
>
> Then drink the juice.
>
> It is good as is or can be saved for stock. Also good mixed with tomato
> juice.
> --
>
As long as you consume it. There are lots of canned greens, I like them
all. I like canned mixed vegetables too, the juice is a cook's teat.

King's Crown wrote:
> I got a few free cans of canned spinach. Wondered if anyone had a recipe
> that tasted good using canned spinach. I haven't had it since I was a kid.
> I always use fresh or frozen spinach.
>
> Lynne
>
>

Given the responses, mine is likely a little strange.

I drain in a regular strainer to get rid of excess liquid, heat till
pretty hot in a small saute pan, once hot, add a pat of butter and turn
until all is coated, dress with a flavored vinegar like red wine, plate
and top with slices of hard boiled egg.

Haven't done that in a long time as it's been a long time since I've
bought it canned, but that's how I usually ate it.

Bob

In article >,
"brooklyn1" > wrote:

> "Omelet" > wrote in message
> news
> > In article >,
> > "brooklyn1" > wrote:
> >
> >> With canned spinach the liquid is the most nutritious part, contains most
> >> of
> >> the minerals and vitamins... if it's drained down the sink you may as
> >> well
> >> just eat the can. Canned spinach is best used in soups and such.
> >
> > I buy the "no salt added" canned spinach, squeeze it out into a bowl.
> >
> > Then drink the juice.
> >
> > It is good as is or can be saved for stock. Also good mixed with tomato
> > juice.
> > --
> >
> As long as you consume it. There are lots of canned greens, I like them
> all. I like canned mixed vegetables too, the juice is a cook's teat.

Love the Freudian slip on that typo. <g>

I do save the juice from most canned veggies, but only because I
purchase mostly low sodium (no salt added) veggies. There is quite the
difference in the taste.

I do like the juice from the canned spinach. ;-d
The flavor and texture from the "No salt added" is also fresher and
firmer. Not total, flat tasting, salty mush like most canned veggies.
There is a remarkable difference.

Drastically lower in sodium too!

The beet juice is dandy for pickling hard boiled eggs. I plan to make a
batch this weekend. I do them in the refrigerator.
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In article >,
Bob Muncie > wrote:

> King's Crown wrote:
> > I got a few free cans of canned spinach. Wondered if anyone had a recipe
> > that tasted good using canned spinach. I haven't had it since I was a kid.
> > I always use fresh or frozen spinach.
> >
> > Lynne
> >
> >
>
> Given the responses, mine is likely a little strange.
>
> I drain in a regular strainer to get rid of excess liquid, heat till
> pretty hot in a small saute pan, once hot, add a pat of butter and turn
> until all is coated, dress with a flavored vinegar like red wine, plate
> and top with slices of hard boiled egg.
>
> Haven't done that in a long time as it's been a long time since I've
> bought it canned, but that's how I usually ate it.
>
> Bob

That is an interesting way to serve spinach. :-) Considering I DO like
it with scrambled eggs or omelets, that sounds tasty.

I'd sprinkle a little shredded cheese on that and make sure the HB eggs
were hot tho', but that's just me...
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In article >,
Mark Thorson > wrote:

> Omelet wrote:
> >
> > In article >,
> > "King's Crown" > wrote:
> >
> > > I got a few free cans of canned spinach. Wondered if anyone had a recipe
> > > that tasted good using canned spinach. I haven't had it since I was a
> > > kid.
> > > I always use fresh or frozen spinach.
> >
> > I've eaten it straight out of the can on many occasions at work. <g>
>
> Gag! There are few more disgusting substances on the planet
> than canned spinach. Do you not have a sense of smell?
> The stuff stinks. That should tell you something.

That is _your_ opinion dear. I've been eating it cold from the can on
occasion since I was a child...

I do far prefer the low sodium version tho'.
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"Jean B." > wrote in message
...
> brooklyn1 wrote:
>> "Omelet" > wrote in message
>> news
>>> In article >,
>>> "brooklyn1" > wrote:
>>>
>>>> With canned spinach the liquid is the most nutritious part, contains
>>>> most of
>>>> the minerals and vitamins... if it's drained down the sink you may as
>>>> well
>>>> just eat the can. Canned spinach is best used in soups and such.
>>> I buy the "no salt added" canned spinach, squeeze it out into a bowl.
>>>
>>> Then drink the juice.
>>>
>>> It is good as is or can be saved for stock. Also good mixed with tomato
>>> juice.
>>> --
>>>
>> As long as you consume it. There are lots of canned greens, I like them
>> all. I like canned mixed vegetables too, the juice is a cook's teat.
>>
> I tend not to like canned veggies, but reading this I am thinking canned
> collards might be good.
>
>
Canned collards are excellent, there are mustard greens and turnip greens
too. There are also some odd ball brands of greens that are labeled as
"soul food", they are nicely seasoned. There are a lot of canned vegetables
that are very good, certainly better than canned condensed soups that folks
seem to use constantly. I like canned beets, canned creamed corn, and
canned mixed vegetables... Veg-All is very good. I often eat them cold
right from the can as a healthful snack.

"Mark Thorson" > wrote in message
...
> Omelet wrote:
>>
>> In article >,
>> "King's Crown" > wrote:
>>
>> > I got a few free cans of canned spinach. Wondered if anyone had a
>> > recipe
>> > that tasted good using canned spinach. I haven't had it since I was a
>> > kid.
>> > I always use fresh or frozen spinach.
>>
>> I've eaten it straight out of the can on many occasions at work. <g>
>
> Gag! There are few more disgusting substances on the planet
> than canned spinach. Do you not have a sense of smell?
> The stuff stinks. That should tell you something.

I'm there with you. I just think it's disgusting, but in a effort to be
more frugal I didn't want to discount it. Want to try something that could
disguise it's stinky smell and yucky texture.

Lynne

"King's Crown" > wrote
> I'm there with you. I just think it's disgusting, but in a effort to be
> more frugal I didn't want to discount it. Want to try something that
> could disguise it's stinky smell and yucky texture.
>

Donate it. Hungry people will find something to do with it.

King's Crown wrote:
> "Mark Thorson" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Omelet wrote:
>>> In article >,
>>> "King's Crown" > wrote:
>>>
>>>> I got a few free cans of canned spinach. Wondered if anyone had a
>>>> recipe
>>>> that tasted good using canned spinach. I haven't had it since I was a
>>>> kid.
>>>> I always use fresh or frozen spinach.
>>> I've eaten it straight out of the can on many occasions at work. <g>
>> Gag! There are few more disgusting substances on the planet
>> than canned spinach. Do you not have a sense of smell?
>> The stuff stinks. That should tell you something.
>
> I'm there with you. I just think it's disgusting, but in a effort to be
> more frugal I didn't want to discount it. Want to try something that could
> disguise it's stinky smell and yucky texture.
>
> Lynne
>
>


Enough sour cream should do it <g>

Bob

"cybercat" > wrote in message
...
>
> "King's Crown" > wrote
>> I'm there with you. I just think it's disgusting, but in a effort to be
>> more frugal I didn't want to discount it. Want to try something that
>> could disguise it's stinky smell and yucky texture.
>>
>
> Donate it. Hungry people will find something to do with it.
We are hungry people. Doesn't mean we have to eat yucky stuff. I'm going
to make it delicious with the helpful hints given from this group.

"King's Crown" > wrote in message
...
>
> "cybercat" > wrote in message
> ...
>>
>> "King's Crown" > wrote
>>> I'm there with you. I just think it's disgusting, but in a effort to be
>>> more frugal I didn't want to discount it. Want to try something that
>>> could disguise it's stinky smell and yucky texture.
>>>
>>
>> Donate it. Hungry people will find something to do with it.
> We are hungry people. Doesn't mean we have to eat yucky stuff. I'm going
> to make it delicious with the helpful hints given from this group.
>

More power to you.








Really.

"King's Crown" > wrote
>>
>> Donate it. Hungry people will find something to do with it.
> We are hungry people. Doesn't mean we have to eat yucky stuff. I'm going
> to make it delicious with the helpful hints given from this group.
>

I don't think I could be that hungry. But maybe. I have a can of collards in
the pantry I need to use or toss. But I just cannot see eating them.

"Jean B." > wrote in message
...
> jmcquown wrote:
>> "Jean B." > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> brooklyn1 wrote:
>>>> "Omelet" > wrote in message
>>>> news >>>>> In article >,
>>>>> "brooklyn1" > wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> With canned spinach the liquid is the most nutritious part, contains
>>>>>> most of
>>>>>> the minerals and vitamins... if it's drained down the sink you may as
>>>>>> well
>>>>>> just eat the can. Canned spinach is best used in soups and such.
>>>>> I buy the "no salt added" canned spinach, squeeze it out into a bowl.
>>>>>
>>>>> Then drink the juice.
>>>>>
>>>>> It is good as is or can be saved for stock. Also good mixed with
>>>>> tomato
>>>>> juice.
>>>>> --
>>>>>
>>>> As long as you consume it. There are lots of canned greens, I like
>>>> them all. I like canned mixed vegetables too, the juice is a cook's
>>>> teat.
>>>>
>>> I tend not to like canned veggies, but reading this I am thinking canned
>>> collards might be good.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Jean B.
>>
>>
>>
>> Canned turnip greens are acceptable, especially when they still have bits
>> of turnip attached
>>
>> Jill
>
> Ewwwwwwwwwww. That and rutabagas are the only veggies I detest.
>
> --
> Jean B.


Okay, it used to drive me nuts when my mother made stew with both potatoes
and turnips. I'm talking big hunks of turnips, and you couldn't tell which
was the potato and which was the turnip. Bite into one and get an
unpleasant surprise! But the tiny bits of turnips they leave on the turnip
greens is insignificant. And the "pot likker" is good for soaking up with
cornbread. It's a southern thang

Jill

King's Crown wrote:
>
> "Mark Thorson" > wrote in message
> ...
> >
> > Gag! There are few more disgusting substances on the planet
> > than canned spinach. Do you not have a sense of smell?
> > The stuff stinks. That should tell you something.
>
> I'm there with you. I just think it's disgusting, but in a effort to be
> more frugal I didn't want to discount it. Want to try something that could
> disguise it's stinky smell and yucky texture.

Like what? Asafoetida?

brooklyn1 wrote:
> "Jean B." > wrote in message
> ...
>> brooklyn1 wrote:
>>> "Omelet" > wrote in message
>>> news >>>> In article >,
>>>> "brooklyn1" > wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> With canned spinach the liquid is the most nutritious part, contains
>>>>> most of
>>>>> the minerals and vitamins... if it's drained down the sink you may as
>>>>> well
>>>>> just eat the can. Canned spinach is best used in soups and such.
>>>> I buy the "no salt added" canned spinach, squeeze it out into a bowl.
>>>>
>>>> Then drink the juice.
>>>>
>>>> It is good as is or can be saved for stock. Also good mixed with tomato
>>>> juice.
>>>> --
>>>>
>>> As long as you consume it. There are lots of canned greens, I like them
>>> all. I like canned mixed vegetables too, the juice is a cook's teat.
>>>
>> I tend not to like canned veggies, but reading this I am thinking canned
>> collards might be good.
>>
>>
> Canned collards are excellent, there are mustard greens and turnip greens
> too. There are also some odd ball brands of greens that are labeled as
> "soul food", they are nicely seasoned. There are a lot of canned vegetables
> that are very good, certainly better than canned condensed soups that folks
> seem to use constantly. I like canned beets, canned creamed corn, and
> canned mixed vegetables... Veg-All is very good. I often eat them cold
> right from the can as a healthful snack.
>
>
I have seen ?Sylvia's? brand of canned soul food. Is that what
you are thinking of? I use canned corn (for some things), beets,
tomatoes (for cooking, of course), legumes.... That's what comes
to me immediately.
--
Jean B.

Mark Thorson wrote:
> King's Crown wrote:
>> "Mark Thorson" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> Gag! There are few more disgusting substances on the planet
>>> than canned spinach. Do you not have a sense of smell?
>>> The stuff stinks. That should tell you something.
>> I'm there with you. I just think it's disgusting, but in a effort to be
>> more frugal I didn't want to discount it. Want to try something that could
>> disguise it's stinky smell and yucky texture.
>
> Like what? Asafoetida?


That's a great word. Break it down into it's components: ass + foetid.
Very descriptive. :-P

Bob

jmcquown wrote:
> "Jean B." > wrote in message
> ...
>> jmcquown wrote:
>>> "Jean B." > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>> brooklyn1 wrote:
>>>>> "Omelet" > wrote in message
>>>>> news >>>>>> In article >,
>>>>>> "brooklyn1" > wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> With canned spinach the liquid is the most nutritious part,
>>>>>>> contains most of
>>>>>>> the minerals and vitamins... if it's drained down the sink you
>>>>>>> may as well
>>>>>>> just eat the can. Canned spinach is best used in soups and such.
>>>>>> I buy the "no salt added" canned spinach, squeeze it out into a bowl.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Then drink the juice.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> It is good as is or can be saved for stock. Also good mixed with
>>>>>> tomato
>>>>>> juice.
>>>>>> --
>>>>>>
>>>>> As long as you consume it. There are lots of canned greens, I like
>>>>> them all. I like canned mixed vegetables too, the juice is a
>>>>> cook's teat.
>>>>>
>>>> I tend not to like canned veggies, but reading this I am thinking
>>>> canned collards might be good.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Jean B.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Canned turnip greens are acceptable, especially when they still have
>>> bits of turnip attached
>>>
>>> Jill
>>
>> Ewwwwwwwwwww. That and rutabagas are the only veggies I detest.
>>
>> --
>> Jean B.
>
>
> Okay, it used to drive me nuts when my mother made stew with both
> potatoes and turnips. I'm talking big hunks of turnips, and you
> couldn't tell which was the potato and which was the turnip. Bite into
> one and get an unpleasant surprise! But the tiny bits of turnips they
> leave on the turnip greens is insignificant. And the "pot likker" is
> good for soaking up with cornbread. It's a southern thang
>
> Jill

That sounds more tolerable than hunks of turnip (or gobs of mashed
turnip).

--
Jean B.