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I have a Costco shepherds pie to bake for dinner tonight. My cupboards and freezer are pretty bare, but I am NOT going to the grocery store. So about the only vegetable in the house is frozen spinach. I normally use it in lasagna and other pasta dishes, but tonight I would like a side dish that uses frozen spinach and would be OK with the shepherd's pie. Anyone have any ideas?

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LOL--you just sparked a memory. Apparently my mom's mother made creamed spinach that was...well, really bad. One day we were at a fairly nice restaurant and she saw it on the menu. She said, "Creamed spinach? Who in the world would order creamed spinach?" Never seen her with such a sour expression! :laugh:

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Lightly cooked and dressed with fresh lemon Juice.

 

Please don't punish an innocent vegetable by creaming it.

 

 

 

Lol. I like things creamed:) But I averted this vegetable crisis by asking DH to make a "beer run" on the way home. Oh, and while he is there, to pick up some fresh broccoli, lol.

 

I was on the road yesterday and ate two fast food meals, so I just feel nasty today. I ate fresh blueberries for breakfast, but I need a really good vegetable for dinner.

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I'd maybe add it to the shepherd's pie, otherwise I'd gently cook it in a little olive oil -- maybe with some chopped onions -- and add a little salt and pepper.

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As a side dish, I often make sauteed spinach with onions, crumbled bacon, and balsamic vinegar. I use fresh spinach for that though, so I don't know how that would turn out with frozen spinach.

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It's past dinner time but I suggest spinach balls.

 

2pks frozen spinach

4 beaten eggs

2 cups herb stuffing

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

1 garlic clove, minced

1 chopped onion

3/4 cup melted butter

Salt& pepper

 

Cook spinach and drain. Mix all ingredients. Chill for 2 hours. Form into balls. It makes a big batch I freeze most of them and store in a freezer bag.

 

Bake 300 for 30 min.

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It's past dinner time but I suggest spinach balls.

 

2pks frozen spinach

4 beaten eggs

2 cups herb stuffing

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

1 garlic clove, minced

1 chopped onion

3/4 cup melted butter

Salt& pepper

 

Cook spinach and drain. Mix all ingredients. Chill for 2 hours. Form into balls. It makes a big batch I freeze most of them and store in a freezer bag.

 

Bake 300 for 30 min.

 

Do you just serve these on the side of another dish? Like with roasted chicken or fish?

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Do you just serve these on the side of another dish? Like with roasted chicken or fish?

 

Yes I use it as a side. It does make alot so it is great to keep on the ready in the freezer.

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spinach casserole with ricotta (or cottage cheese), mozarella, a couple of eggs, some onion & garlic powder, salt & pepper. I defrost the spinach, squeeze out the moisture, then throw all the ingredients into the food processor, pour in a casserole & bake @ 350 for 40 min. Top with parmesan and paprika. Serve with cornbread if desired.

 

That sounds delish, will have to try.

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