What to make with Frozen Spinach

[Danestress]

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?

[Chris in VA]

You could cream it--but I think that's gross. I like it in salads and smoothies--perfect for smoothies frozen, because it shatters then. Not that that helps you any.

[applethyme]

I like to warm it, drain it and then stir in a little sour cream. One of my favorites from childhood.

[jenn-]

I'm another vote that frozen spinach is only good for going into other foods. I like it in soup and quiche but that's about it.

[Chris in VA]

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:

[Orthodox6]

Lightly cooked and dressed with fresh lemon Juice.

 

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

[Danestress]

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.

[J-rap]

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.

[Orthodox6]

oops. I forgot to say dress it with fresh lemon juice and a little olive oil. (Thanks, jjhat7 !)

[Dandelion]

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.

[OK Family]

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.

[tearose]

Probably too late, but I like these spinach-ricotta bites:

http://weelicious.com/2010/07/29/spinach-ricotta-bites/

[Danestress]

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?

[beaners]

Butter, garlic, salt and pepper.

[redsquirrel]

Yeah, I keep thinking of that spinach dip...but that prob isn't a good dinner option.

 

Darn. Now I want dip.

[OK Family]

 

 

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.

[OK Family]

 

 

 

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.