Cooking Spinach
Spinach is a herbaceous plant or leafy vegetable that came to us from Ancient Persia. In Europe, the plant began to be used as food in the Middle Ages, and in Russia it appeared only two centuries ago. In Arab countries, spinach is especially appreciated. It is used in cooking fresh and dry.
The plant is rich in vitamins C, A, E, D2, K, groups B and P, contains iodine, iron and manganese, which help inhibit the development of malignant tumors, restore memory and improve the functioning of the cardiovascular system. The presence of fiber helps the intestines work and cleanses the body of toxins. Omelet or scrambled eggs with spinach for breakfast will enhance brain activity and increase performance.
Contraindications to the use of spinach - gallstone disease, gout, individual intolerance.
How to choose
Fresh and frozen spinach is on sale. When choosing, pay attention to the following features:
- Colour. Leaves should be saturated green without dark spots as in the photo;
- freshness. Sluggish, not crisp to the touch, leaves indicate that the plant was picked long ago and should not be eaten;
- the presence of roots. Sprigs with roots retain freshness and nutritional properties for longer.
Keeping a fresh plant for a long time is not recommended. Use it all year round will allow freezing. Before freezing, the vegetable is not subjected to heat treatment.
Cooking features
Green spinach omelet is very simple to prepare - just follow the basic rules.
- Boil it. The first water is drained and boiled until tender in the second. The oxalic acid contained in the vegetable will help neutralize milk. Add it to the water when boiling.
- Use the leaves. For food use only the leaves of the plant.
- Consume immediately. During long-term storage in dishes with spinach, nitrogenous salts are formed that are harmful to the body.
Classic recipe
How to cook fried eggs with spinach? The simplest recipe is in a pan. Low calorie, it is good for diet food. You can cook omelet with frozen spinach or use fresh.
You will need:
- chicken eggs - 3 pieces;
- spinach leaves - 50 g;
- milk - 2 tablespoons;
- spice.
Cooking
- Boil the vegetable in boiling water for 3-4 minutes. Cut into small pieces.
- Beat eggs with milk and spices.
- Stew the leaves in oil for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour the leaves with egg-milk mixture. Cover. Fry until a crust forms.
- Turn the cake over, cover the pan and leave for 5 minutes until cooked, turning off the heat.
- Serve the dish, cut into portions. Enjoy your meal!
Original recipes
Omelet with cheese
Omelet with spinach and cheese - a hearty, vitamin-rich dish, suitable for breakfast and as a light snack.
You will need:
- chicken eggs - 4 pieces;
- milk - 4 tablespoons;
- spinach leaves - 50 g;
- feta cheese - 70 g;
- butter - 2 teaspoons;
- nutmeg, spices.
Cooking
- Boil the leaves in boiling water until they become soft, chop finely.
- Foam the eggs. Add spices, milk. Mix well.
- Rub the feta cheese with large chips.
- Sauté the spinach in butter.
- Pour in egg mass, sprinkle with grated cheese.
- Cook under the lid for 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Serve with sour cream or homemade mayonnaise.
If you do not like cheese, you can replace it with any cheese with a dense structure and spicy taste.
Green omelet in the oven with cheese and onions
Omelet with spinach in the oven is baked evenly, maintaining a magnificent shape. Baked spinach will retain its nutritional properties and vitamins. The dish takes longer to cook than in the pan - 30-35 minutes.
You will need:
- chicken eggs - 6 pieces;
- spinach - 50 g;
- milk - 2/3 glasses;
- onion - 1 piece;
- cheese - 100 g;
- spice.
Cooking
- Separate the yolks and squirrels.
- Fill the whites with a fork, add the yolks, spices and milk. Mix well.
- Chop the onion. Fry in butter until a light golden hue.
- Chop the spinach. Sauté with onion.
- Grate the cheese on a coarse grater.
- Put the leaves with onions on the bottom of a greased baking dish.
- Pour in egg mass. Sprinkle with grated cheese. Bake in the oven for half an hour at 1800.
Remove the finished omelet from the form immediately, let it cool slightly. Serve by slicing in portions with vegetable salad in olive oil.
Baby omelet
Spinach is good for children. It can be included in the menu of children over five years old. Due to its high nutritional value and rich vitamin composition, the dish will become a good nutritional option for “little ones”. Make an omelet according to our recipe with frozen or fresh spinach.
You will need:
- chicken eggs - 2 pieces;
- spinach - 50 g;
- milk - 2 tablespoons;
- butter - a teaspoon;
- salt.
Cooking
- Rinse the spinach branches, cut the stems.
- Cut the leaves into small squares.
- Heat a pan with oil. Put out the leaves for 6-8 minutes.
- Lather eggs with salt, add milk.
- Pour the leaves with egg mixture. Cover and cook over medium heat for 15 minutes.
In a slow cooker with ham
Omelet with spinach in a slow cooker - will be a good diet supplement for those who follow a diet.
You will need:
- chicken eggs - 2 pieces;
- milk 2.5% fat - half a cup;
- spinach - 40 g;
- ham - 70 g;
- butter - 2 teaspoons;
- dried basil;
- salt.
Cooking
- Foam the eggs. Add milk, salt, mix well.
- Cut the ham into small cubes. Chop the spinach.
- Put the ham and leaves in a greased bowl. Pour in the egg and milk mass. Sprinkle with dried basil.
- Bake for 15 minutes using the Bake function.
Do not open the lid immediately, allow the dish to cool, not including the “Warm up” function. Serve the finished omelet with sour cream and herbs.
Omelet is suitable for nutrition of athletes during intense training. The rich vitamin and microelement composition of spinach in combination with various fillings will give a feeling of fullness for several hours. You can cook omelet with frozen spinach or fresh.
Fried eggs with spinach and tomatoes
What to cook for breakfast for a man? A classic scrambled egg with tomatoes, sausage and spinach is suitable.
You will need:
- chicken eggs - 4 pieces;
- sausage - 70 g;
- cheese - 50 g;
- spinach - 50 g;
- tomato - 1 piece;
- butter - 2 teaspoons;
- onion;
- spice.
Cooking
- Cut the sausage into cubes and the tomatoes into slices.
- Grate the cheese. Chop the vegetables.
- Put the butter in a heated pan. Sauté the vegetables in oil.
- Add the ham. Break eggs on top, salt.
- Sprinkle the surface with cheese chips. Fry until cooked over medium heat.
- Serve sprinkled with chopped onions.
Scrambled eggs go well with toasted rye toasts and a light salad of vegetables.
It’s easy to make a vitamin omelet according to the classic recipe. You can take any recipe for an omelet with spinach as a basis and diversify it to your liking. Create your own food options for everyday and festive table!