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No Cream Creamed Spinach
I knew I loved the Obama family in the White House, but when Michelle Obama visited a soup kitchen last week and brought issues of fresh, unprocessed, locally grown food to the table–I could have given her my biggest bear hug and planted a big smooch right on her perfect cheek. Not only is she promoting food that is sustainable, but healthy as well.
Mrs. Obama has given much praise to the White House chef, Cristeta Comerford, for using fresh local produce, but also for making healthy dishes. One that got a special shout out is Comerford’s creamless cream spinach. The New York Times got a hold of the recipe, and I personally think it should be on everybody’s weekly dinner menu. It’s exceedingly simple, delicious, and creamlessly creamy. Here it is:
No Cream Creamed Spinach
2 pounds baby spinach, washed and cleaned
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 shallots, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
Salt and freshly ground pepper.
1. Blanch half a pound of spinach in salted, boiling water. Immediately, “shock” the blanched spinach in a bowl of iced water. Drain and squeeze out the excess water. Puree in a blender. Set aside.
2. In a large skillet, sweat the shallots and garlic until translucent. Add the rest of the spinach leaves. Toss and saute until wilted. Fold in the spinach puree. Season with salt and pepper.
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add your comment »Will definitely try it.
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Spinach is on the "dirty dozen list" - in other words, buy organic or don't buy at all. It collects so much pesticides that it does more harm than good. So, to stay within your groceries budget - eat it less often, but make it organic! Just the latest reminder was the EWG report as mentioned here: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/what-to-avoid-in-spring-produce.html
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Spinach is on the "dirty dozen list" - in other words, buy organic or don't buy at all. It collects so much pesticides that it does more harm than good. So, to stay within your groceries budget - eat it less often, but make it organic! Just the latest reminder was the EWG report as mentioned here: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/what-to-avoid-in-spring-produce.html
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Spinach is on the "dirty dozen list" - in other words, buy organic or don't buy at all. It collects so much pesticides that it does more harm than good. So, to stay within your groceries budget - eat it less often, but make it organic! Just the latest reminder was the EWG report as mentioned here: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/what-to-avoid-in-spring-produce.html
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Spinach is on the "dirty dozen list" - in other words, buy organic or don't buy at all. It collects so much pesticides that it does more harm than good. So, to stay within your groceries budget - eat it less often, but make it organic! Just the latest reminder was the EWG report as mentioned here: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/what-to-avoid-in-spring-produce.html
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oh ok..thanks Katia..
will try it immediately..=)
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Vanessa,
Use low heat. put the shallots and garlic together. You may use a little bit (one teaspoon) more of olive oil, if it will make it easier for you. The garlic won't get black. Trust me, it will be just fine.
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But my garlic turns black not translucent..=(
I'm using an electric stove by the way..
What must I do..?..
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Organic vegetables are very expensive in Oklahoma even in WalMart. Love spinach.
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OK, now you've done it! I was going to the farmers market tomorrow anyway, and have suddenly developed this craving for spinach. . .
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