Holiday Spinach With Red Pepper Ribbons

  • Number of Servings: 1
Ingredients
2 red bell peppers3 teaspoons minced garlic1 tablespoon olive oil3 (6-ounce) packages fresh baby spinach1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar (optional)
Directions
BAKE peppers on a lightly greased aluminum foil-lined baking sheet at 400 degrees for 30 minutes or until peppers look blistered.
PLACE peppers in a zip-top plastic bag, and seal. Let stand 10 minutes to loosen skins. Peel peppers; remove and discard seeds. Cut peppers into thin slices. Set aside.
SAUTE' garlic in hot olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat 2 minutes. Add spinash, 1 bag at a time ans saute' just until spinach begins to wilt. Add salt and pepper. Cover and reduce heat to medium low. Cook 2 to 3 more minutes or until spinach is completely wilted.
DRAIN spinach and return to skillet. Stirin sliced roasted peppers, pine nuts, and,if desired, vinegar. Cook over medium heat 5 minutes or until thoroughtly heated, gently tossing to coat.

KITCHEN EXPRESS: Substitute 1 (7-ounce) jar roasted red bell peppers, dranined and sliced, for 2 red bell peppers. Omit baking procedure, and proceed as directed.


Number of Servings: 1

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MGOLDS.

Servings Per Recipe: 1
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 123.5
  • Total Fat: 13.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 0.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 0.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.1 g
  • Protein: 0.2 g

Member Reviews
  • GEORGIE1259
    This recipe only serves one when using 3 bags of spinach? I would like to make this for christmas eve dinner, but want to make sure if its for one or more? - 12/20/09