Tag: baby spinach

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Spinach and Onion Pizza

You’ll use the tomatoes reserved from Braised Pork with Slow-Cooked Collards, Grits, and Tomato Gravy here. Purchase one pound of pizza dough and use most of it here; the rest becomes grilled flatbreads for Red Lentil Dal with Carrot Salad and Coriander Flatbreads.   Ingredients 12 ounces refrigerated fresh pizza dough 1 tablespoon canola oil, […]

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Seared Sea Bass with Lemon-Olive White Beans

Here’s a lovely way to incorporate more fish into your diet. Beautifully browned sea bass fillets nestle into a brothy bean mixture for an elegant, speedy dinner. Castelvetrano olives are meaty, buttery, and lower in sodium than many other olives. They pair particularly well with rich sea bass and creamy white beans, but if you […]

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Salmon and Spinach Salad 3

Tarragon and fresh fennel both have the same faint licorice flavor, but they don’t overwhelm this simple spring salad. Salmon is the perfect protein for this dish: It cooks quickly, separates into large, pretty flakes, and stands up to the mint, tarragon, and garlic. This dish would also be a great use for leftover salmon. […]

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Creamed Curried Spinach

Curry powder adds warmth and earthiness to this speedy version of creamed spinach. Whole milk yogurt gives the side a luscious mouth feel and plenty of body. Serve with steak or with seared planks of spice-rubbed tofu. Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 5 thinly sliced garlic cloves 1/2 […]

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Spinach and Feta-Stuffed Chicken 14

Stuffing spinach into chicken is a genius idea when you don’t want to eat those plain green vegetables. Serve with tomatoes to finish off this delightfully healthy dish. Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter 1 garlic clove, minced 6 cups fresh baby spinach leaves 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless […]

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Pan-Seared Salmon with Pear and Walnut Spinach Salad 18

Wild salmon has less saturated fat, fewer calories, and 5 to 10 times fewer contaminants and persistent organic pollutants (POPs) than farm-raised (in early studies, POPs have been linked to impaired brain development, type 2 diabetes, and obesity). There’s no need to give up all farmed salmon, and eating some is always better than none. […]

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Veggie Eggy Scramble 6

Ingredients 5 large eggs 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 ounce feta cheese, crumbled (about 1/4 cup) 1 tablespoon canola oil 1/4 cup chopped green onions 1/2 cup halved grape tomatoes 1 (5-ounce) package fresh baby spinach 4 (1 1/2-ounce) slices 100% whole-grain bread, toasted How to Make It Step 1 Place […]

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Pork Tenderloin, Pear, and Cranberry Salad 6

This hearty dinner salad is a fresh and flavorful entrée with a sweet kick of cranberries atop savory pork tenderloins. Ingredients 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 3/4 teaspoon brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic, divided 1 1/4 teaspoons dried thyme, divided 1 pound pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut crosswise into […]

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Pan-Seared Shrimp with Walnut and Herb Gremolata 19

Fresh herbs and lemon make a bright, tasty topper for succulent shrimp. Fish and shellfish are excellent sources of protein for fewer calories than most meat. Paired with spinach and rice pilaf, this weeknight-friendly main comes together in just 15 minutes. Ingredients 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 1/2 […]

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Seared Scallops with Chile-Garlic Spinach 18

The trick to perfect scallops is to leave them alone once they hit the pan—they’ll stick to the skillet at first then release once they sear. If you prefer less heat, use just one Fresno chile and remove the seeds before adding to the pan. Ingredients Cooking spray 1 1/2 pounds dry sea scallops, patted […]