Guest guest Posted January 5, 2004 Report Share Posted January 5, 2004 I was feeling under the weather today, so I wasn't really up to much in the way of cooking. This is what I made. It's healthy and tasty and picks up my appetite ;=) Obviously, this recipe would work with other green leafy things, but I used spinach cuz that's what was in the crisper and it wilts quickly. You could also use another kind of pasta, but I always like the way it turns out with penne. If you are lacto vegetarian, by all means use real cheese ;=) The recipe is for two persons, but could be halved for one or doubled for four (I like recipes that do that *lol*). It's my own, so no one to blame but me, although there are variations on it, I am sure, in most kitchens. SPINACH WITH PENNE (Vegan) 100 grams (ca. 1/4 pound) penne Bunch of spinach (8 to 10 ounces or 225 grams), long stems removed One or two teaspoons olive oil Half a small onion, chopped Two garlic cloves, chopped Half a small chilli (depending on heat factor), chopped (optional) One or two tablespoons vegan creme cheez, separated into bits Two tablespoons pine nuts Handful of cherry tomatoes, halved Salt and pepper to taste Two tablespoons cilantro, chopped, and a few sprigs for garnish Wedge of lemon, to squeeze over finished dish Cook penne according to instructions. Meanwhile wash the spinach and drain in collander. Heat oil in large pan (it must hold all spinach as well as pasta) and cook onion over medium heat until translucent. Add garlic, chilli and pinenuts, being careful not to let anything burn, and stir. Add cherry tomatoes, stirring until they have been coated in the flavours in the pan. (If the phone rings, the pan can be taken off the heat at this point.) Add wet spinach, turning it in the oil and other ingredients so that the flavours will mix. Put lid on the pan to wilt the spinach - a couple of minutes is plenty of time. Meanwhile, drain the penne, add to the spinach mixture and mix for a few seconds, remove from heat, season, and add cilantro and creme cheez and a squeeze of lemon. Transfer to serving bowl and add a last sprig or two of cilantro. Simple, but a favourite of mine. Notes: 1. If you don't have fresh spinach, you can use defrosted and drained frozen spinach, adding it as above, but it's not as nice. 2. I divide the creme cheez into bits (with a spoon) on a small saucer and return to fridge while I'm doing the rest. It mixes better that way - just don't forget it ;=) And if you are lacto vegetarian, by all means use real cheese, goat cheese for preference. -- SANTBROWN townhounds/ vegetarianslimming/ HOMEPAGE: http://www.angelfire.com/art/pendragon/ ---------- * " There are too many idiots in this world. And having said it, I have the burden of proving it. " (Franz Fanon) * " Until he extends the circle of compassion to all living things, man will not himself find peace. " (Albert Schweitzer) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2004 Report Share Posted January 6, 2004 Yum! This sounds so good. I see Shawn got right on it and put this one in the files already. Thanks! ~ PT ~ There are some things learned best in calm, others in storm. ~ Willa Cather ~~~*~~~*~~~*~~~*~~~~~~~> , Sant & Brown <santbrown@l...> wrote: > I was feeling under the weather today, so I wasn't really up to much in > the way of cooking. This is what I made. It's healthy and tasty and > picks up my appetite ;=) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2004 Report Share Posted January 6, 2004 Yes indeed, it does sound good. And great for me since my iron levels are low again. Bring on the spinach! -K , " ~ PT ~ " <patchouli_troll> wrote: > Yum! This sounds so good. I see Shawn got right on it > and put this one in the files already. > Thanks! > > ~ PT ~ > > There are some things learned best in calm, others in storm. > ~ Willa Cather > ~~~*~~~*~~~*~~~*~~~~~~~> > , Sant & Brown > <santbrown@l...> > wrote: > > I was feeling under the weather today, so I wasn't really up to > much in > > the way of cooking. This is what I made. It's healthy and tasty and > > picks up my appetite ;=) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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