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Butternut Squash Ravioli with Spinach Pesto

Butternut Squash Ravioli with Spinach Pesto uses supermarket wonton wrappers to create a shortcut weeknight ravioli treat. Ingredients 1 butternut squash, halved lengthwise and seeded (about 1 1/2 pounds) Cooking spray 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 2.5 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated and divided 3/8 teaspoon salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon freshly […]

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Spaghetti Squash Lasagna with Spinach

Bake the squash in advance to shorten prep time; squeeze the noodles dry, and store in a zip-top plastic bag in the refrigerator until ready to use. Ingredients 2 small spaghetti squash (about 1 1/2 pounds each) 2 teaspoons olive oil 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 (8-ounce) package fresh baby spinach 1/2 cup part-skim […]

Spinach, Cheese, and Bacon Bread Puddings

Ingredients 8 ounces multigrain bread, cut into 3/4-in. cubes (about 6 cups) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup chopped white onion 1 teaspoon minced garlic 4 center-cut bacon slices, chopped 8 ounces fresh baby spinach 3/4 cup 1% low-fat milk 1/4 cup unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson) 3 large eggs, lightly beaten 2 1/2 […]

Spinach, Hummus, and Bell Pepper Wraps

Ingredients 2 (1.9-oz.) whole-grain flatbreads (such as Flatout Light) 1/2 cup roasted garlic hummus 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 cup firmly packed baby spinach 1 ounce crumbled tomato-and-basil feta cheese (about 1/4 cup) NUTRITION INFORMATION calories 258 fat 12.1 g satfat 2.9 g monofat 5.6 g polyfat 3 g protein 15 g […]

Spinach Pesto Pasta with Shrimp

Ingredients PESTO: 2 cups packed fresh baby spinach 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley 1/2 cup seeded chopped plum tomato 6 tablespoons chopped toasted walnuts 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 1/2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/3 cup) 1 […]

Avoid these leftovers lurking in your fridge, they could make you sick

In the past, experts have warned that eating leftover rice could cause a case of food poisoning. Cooking rice unfortunately doesn’t always destroy all the pathogens residing on it; there is also a higher risk of food poisoning when rice is left at room temperature. Dr. Bejamin Chapman, North Carolina State University’s resident Food Safety […]

Grape Tomato, Olive, and Spinach Pasta

Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked penne (about 2 cups) 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 large garlic clove, thinly sliced 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup organic vegetable broth (such as Swanson) 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 10 kalamata olives, pitted and coarsely chopped 4 cups […]

Mushroom and Spinach Omelet

Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup chopped shallots 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 (8-ounce) package sliced white mushrooms 1 thyme sprig 6 ounces fresh baby spinach 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 3/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 8 large eggs, divided 1 tablespoon butter, divided Preparation 1. Heat a medium nonstick skillet […]

Flounder Piccata with Spinach

Ingredients 1 (3 1/2-ounce) bag boil-in-bag long-grain rice 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided 4 (6-ounce) flounder fillets 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/3 cup dry white wine 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon drained capers, chopped 2 tablespoons butter 4 cups fresh baby spinach Preparation 1. Cook […]

Spinach-and-Artichoke Dip

Ingredients 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry 1 (8-ounce) block 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened 1 (8-ounce) block fat-free cream cheese, softened 6 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded […]