Spinach, today! is totally going to be the name of my new and forthcoming vegetarian zine. I’m getting into the zine business… with spinach. It’s super niche. Ok… that’s not true at all.
I’ve got a whole brain full of buttery (and peanut buttery) treats I want to make in the next few weeks… but I really should clean out my crisper first.
I’ve got spinach for days… so I’m eating spinach for days.
Here’s how it’s going down the hatch:
Spinach for breakfast with this Super Spinach Smoothie.
Spinach for lunch with this spicy, gluten-free pasta dish. (recipe below)
And Barbecue Buttermilk Onion Rings with red wine for dinner. Totally not spinach, but a girl has got to live!
Spicy Spinach Pasta
serves 2
3 cups cooked gluten-free spiral pasta
1 heaping cup baby spinach leaves
3 tablespoons roasted and salted sunflower seeds
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
juice of half a lemon
olive oil
salt, coarse cracked black pepper, and red chili flakes to taste
Let’s keep this as simple as possible. Boil and drain pasta. While pasta is still hot, toss with spinach, sunflower seeds, cheese, lemon juice, a healthy dose of good olive oil, salt, and two types of pepper. Toss until spinach is just slightly wilted from the heat of the pasta. Divide between two bowls, sprinkle with a bit more cheese and serve.
Alison
Gotta love spinach!
Ana
I LOVE spinach! I am always trying to find new ways of eating it, since the husband is not much a fan! Thanks!
rachel
Helloooo spinach. Looks delicious, and oh-so-good for you too!
Katherine
Just made the spinach pasta recipe for lunch – I didn’t have sunflower seeds, so used pine nuts. It is delish!!
Elizabeth Ann
SOUNDS AMAZING! :-)
Archer
Thanks Joy! This recipe looks delish. I can totally make this A-F! This post makes me want to have a spinach day and eat spinach at all three meals… :)
Amy
Love the spinach smoothie – I’m trying to incorporate more greens into my breakfasts. It’s such a boost of energy.
xoxo,
mon amy
Stephie @ Eat Your Heart Out
I totally do this (the pasta) for dinner more often than I care to admit! Except I usually like to throw in some sun dried tomatoes because, well, how could that not be awesome? And sometimes some white wine sneaks in there. Sneaky wine.
Lori from A Family's Life
I’m crazy about spinach these days! These are some new great ways to use it!
Kat
This looks awesome! I take it from the post, that you made it home from Chicago?
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Rachel @ Baked by Rachel
I can totally get behind your dinner! yum.
Baking Holly
You are just the cutest little thing!
Kale Crusaders
Toasted sunflower seeds?! Move over chickpeas, there’s a new protein in my pasta. Thanks, Joy!
Holiday Baker Man
Wow…totally great ideas!
Margarita
I have never thought of using sunflower seeds in a pasta sauce. But now I know better! I have a ton of it and this would be a great use for those babies!