New Years Greens-Spinach with Dried Fruit and Goat Cheese
December 29, 2008
While black-eyed peas are supposed to bring luck for the New Year, another superstition in the south is to serve greens such as cabbage, collards, greens, mustard greens, kale or spinach to bring money or prosperity in the New Year. As a Recipe Developer, I have created hundreds of spinach recipes for magazines and food companies, and I wasn’t sure which one to share with you for the New Year. I made this version two nights ago by just using what I had in my pantry and in the refrigerator, and it was an instant hit at our dinner table. It’s only 5 ingredients and is healthy, colorful and has a sweet and salty crunch along with the creaminess of goat cheese. Feel free to use what you have in your home. and I wish everyone much hope for a happy prosperous New Year!
Spinach with Dried Fruit, Nuts and Goat Cheese
Prep and cook: 3 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 (6-ounce) packages fresh baby spinach
Kosher salt to taste
2 tablespoons organic fruit and nut trail mix (I used “Good Sense Organic”)
2 tablespoons crumbled goat cheese
Preparation
1. Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add fresh spinach to skillet, and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until spinach is wilted. Sprinkle with salt, trail mix and goat cheese. Serve spinach with slotted spoon or tongs.
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