4 Delicious & Healthy Spinach Recipes for Spring

May 2, 2011

Garden to Table

Spinach Spring is a great time to lighten up, and with these recipes—rich in nutrients and featuring tender spinach as the headliner—you can't go wrong. Turn any of these into heartier versions by adding grilled fish, seafood, or chicken. Spinach, Mushroom, and Mozzarella Omelet Omelets are a satisfying source of protein, and, paired with cheese and spinach, a perfect meal or snack. Try one on a toasted baguette for a delicious sandwich. For light and tender eggs, whisk vigorously but cook on a low flame. Top with your favorite garden herbs and serve with a salad of tender lettuces. Bow Tie Pasta with Spinach, Tomato, and Olives Good hot or as a cold salad, this pasta dish, which includes capers and garlic, is reminiscent of easy suppers in the Mediterranean. Add anchovies, grilled fish, or chicken for a nonvegetarian version; serve with a chilled rosé or cool Pinot Noir. Grapefruit Spinach Salad with Creamy Dressing Bright citrus notes and spinach pair so well with the rich tang of yogurt. Add lemon zest and fresh basil leaves for a light garnish or top with grilled chicken or a flaky white fish. This dish would be excellent with a crisp white Sancerre or Spanish Albariño. Spinach-Avocado Caesar Salad Fresh spinach leaves make for a nice folate-rich twist on the classic Caesar and can be the basis for a variety of toppings. Top with a poached egg and crisp pancetta; roasted tomatoes with garlic and shallots; or grilled fish with tapenade stirred into the dressing. You Can Be First to Hear What's New with Organic Gardening! Share your opinion on story ideas and get the chance to win great prizes by becoming part of our Organic Gardening Reader Panel today! Click here to sign up. Vertical Gardening Garden expert Derek Fell has tested hundreds of fruits and veggies for the home vertical garden. Discover his top picks in Vertical Gardening. Got a little piece of ground? Now you can turn it into a bonanza of fresh vegetables, fruits, and curtains of fragrant flowers! Learn how to grow a whole lot in an itty-bitty space! Follow Us on Facebook Join our growing community of like-minded individuals who are passionate about eating and growing locally and organically. Follow us on Facebook. Giveaway Enter everyday in May for a chance to win a Hyland's Homeopathic Outdoor Essential Kit Discussion Boards Find out what other gardeners are doing with their harvest on the organicgardening.com recipe exchange.

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