How To Prepare Fresh Spinach Recipe

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How To Prepare Fresh Spinach
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Ingredients:

  • 1 tbsp butter or margarine
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Directions:

  1. To Clean: Discard any wilted or yellowed leaves and pulpy stems. Tear into bite-size pieces. Washing is the most important part of preparing spinach. Fill both bowls of a double sink (or sink and a large pan) with lukewarm water. Wash spinach by plunging up and down in one sink; lift spinach out of the water and into the other container of water. Repeat procedure, rinsing sink or pan between washings until no trace of sand remains in final rinse water.
  2. Note: Spinach is not well washed unless lifted out of the water. Simply pulling the plug on the sink or pouring the water from the pan without first removing the spinach will not rinse away the sand.
  3. To Steam: Place spinach in a steaming rack; cover and steam over boiling water 10 minutes. Place spinach in a warm serving dish. Combine butter, lemon juice, and salt; pour over spinach.
  4. Other Cooking Methods: Boil; sauté.
  5. Serving Suggestions: Spinach may be used raw in salads or cooked and served with any of the following: Basil Vinegar, Chive Blossom Vinegar, Chive Vinegar, Oil and Lemon Sauce, or Sweet-and-Sour Dressing.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 103.96 Kcal (435 kJ)
Calories from fat 25.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.88g 4%
Cholesterol 7.63mg 3%
Sodium 414.44mg 17%
Potassium 1900.09mg 40%
Total Carbs 13.69g 5%
Sugars 0.04g 0%
Dietary Fiber 6.8g 27%
Protein 10.24g 20%
Vitamin C 95.7mg 160%
Iron 10.2mg 57%
Calcium 337.7mg 34%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 30.11 Kcal (126 kJ)
Calories from fat 7.49 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.83g 4%
Cholesterol 2.21mg 3%
Sodium 120.02mg 17%
Potassium 550.24mg 40%
Total Carbs 3.97g 5%
Sugars 0.01g 0%
Dietary Fiber 1.97g 27%
Protein 2.97g 20%
Vitamin C 27.7mg 160%
Iron 3mg 57%
Calcium 97.8mg 34%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.5
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low calorie,
  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • sugar free

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