Two Grain Spinach Toss Recipes

Steps:

• Bring tomatoes, pasta and water to boil in large saucepan; stir. Cover; simmer on medium-low heat 10 min. or just until pasta is tender.
• Add half the spinach; simmer, covered, 2 min. or just until wilted. Stir. Repeat with remaining spinach.
• Serve topped with cheese.

Steps:

• Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon and onion over medium heat until bacon is crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain., Stir the flour, seasoning blend, salt and pepper into drippings until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add spinach, cook and stir until spinach is wilted., Drain noodles; transfer to a serving bowl. Add spinach mixture and cheese; toss to combine. Sprinkle with bacon mixture.

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute red pepper and onion in 1 tablespoon oil for 3-4 minutes or until tender. , Drain pasta and place in a serving bowl. Add the red pepper mixture, spinach, bacon, feta cheese and tomatoes. , In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, pepper, salt and remaining oil. Drizzle over pasta mixture; toss to coat.

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add the penne and cook until it is tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes.
• Mince the garlic in a food processor. Add the goat cheese, cream cheese, 3/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, and half of the spinach leaves. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Set the cheese and spinach mixture aside.
• Meanwhile, place the remaining spinach leaves in a large bowl.
• Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid. Spoon the pasta atop the spinach leaves in the bowl. Scrape the cheese and spinach mixture over the pasta mixture and toss to coat, adding enough reserved cooking liquid to moisten. Season the pasta, to taste, with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the Parmesan over and serve.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed saute pan over medium heat. Add the onions and saute until translucent, about 15 minutes. Add the flour and nutmeg and cook, stirring, for 2 more minutes. Add the cream and milk and cook until thickened. Squeeze as much liquid as possible from the spinach and add the spinach to the sauce. Add 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese and mix well. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Transfer the spinach to a baking dish and sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan and the Gruyere on top. Bake for 20 minutes until hot and bubbly. Serve hot.
• Note: This recipe has been updated and may differ from what was originally broadcast or published.

Steps:

• Spray the inside of a large pot with cooking spray. Use generously.
• Heat pot over medium heat. Add onions to pot and saute about 5 minutes.
• Add garlic and mustard seeds. Stir while seeds heat.
• When seeds begin to make popping sounds, add the grains and mushrooms. Stir.
• Add vegetable broth and 1//2 water.
• Cover pot and simmer for 20 minutes.
• Uncover, stir and taste for texture. If too dry, add the 2nd half of water, cover and simmer another 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for five minutes.
• Fold in spinach and pine nuts, if using. Add salt and pepper as desired.
• Allow to stand covered about 5 minutes until spinach is wilted.
• Fluff. It's now ready to use as suggested -- or -- use as you wish!
• Mainly -- enjoy!

Steps:

• Place spinach and cauliflower in a large bowl.
• Peel and slice avocado and dip in lemon juice to prevent discoloring.
• Add to bowl.
• Combine oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, mustard, basil, nutmeg and black pepper.
• Blend well.
• Pour over vegetables and toss to coat.
• Sprinkle with toasted almonds.