Dietitian’s Corner – Mild and Healthy Spinach

Popeye-SpinachMild and healthy spinach won’t overpower already-flavorful recipes and makes for a powerful ingredient in salads, dips, and more. While baby spinach is more expensive, the stems don’t have to be removed, which will save you time when preparing.

Recipe Spag w Spinach Avacado

Spaghetti with Spinach-Avocado Sauce

  • 8 ounces uncooked whole-grain spaghetti
  • 1 cup baby spinach leaves
  • 1/4 cup rinsed and drained unsalted cannellini beans
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 ripe peeled avocado
  • 1/4 cup chopped tomato
  • 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

Prepare pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Drain pasta.

Combine reserved 1/2 cup cooking liquid, spinach, and next 8 ingredients (through avocado) in a food processor; process until smooth. Combine pasta and spinach mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with tomato and almonds.

Enjoy!

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