Spinach is a very nutritious vegetable that may benefit the skin, hair and bone health. This is a leafy green ingredient that is low in calories and high in nutrients, making it an excellent choice for healthy snacks. Here are three easy and delicious spinach snack recipes:
Spinach and Feta Pinwheels
- 1 defrosted piece of puff pastry
- 1/2 cup of crumbled feta cheese 1 cup of chopped fresh spinach leaves
- Sun-dried tomatoes, chopped, 1/4 cup
- One egg, whisked
- Adjust seasonings to your liking.
Instructions:
- Prepare a 375°F oven.
- On a floured board, roll the puff pastry into a rectangle.
- Spinach, feta cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes should be combined in a small bowl and stirred. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Cover the puff pastry sheet with the spinach filling, leaving a 1-inch border all the way around.
- Starting with the shorter end, tightly roll up the puff pastry. Cover the top of the roll with the egg wash and brush it.
- Place the roll slices, about an inch in thickness, on a baking sheet.
- For 20-25 minutes in a preheated oven, until the top is golden.
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Spinach and Artichokes
Ingredients:
- Leaves from 1 cup of fresh spinach
- Chopped and drained artichoke hearts from 1 can
- 1 cup of unsweetened Greek yogurt
- One-half cup of mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Parmesan cheese, grated, 14 cup
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- Adjust seasonings to your liking.
Instructions:
- Prepare a 375°F oven.
- Combine the spinach, artichoke hearts, Greek yogurt, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl and stir to combine.
- Put the ingredients in a dish suitable for baking.
- Put into an oven that has been prepared to 350 degrees and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbling.
- Serve with raw vegetables, pita chips, or whole-grain crackers.
Egg and Spinach Muffins
Ingredients:
- 6 eggs
- Milk, 1/4 cup
- 1 cup of finely chopped fresh spinach leaves
- Chopped Onions, About a Cupful
- One-fourth cup of chopped red pepper
- Adjust seasonings to your liking.
- Spray for the oven
Instructions:
- Prepare a 375°F oven.
- Beat the eggs with the milk, salt, and pepper in a bowl large enough to hold all the ingredients.
- Cook until spinach is wilted and the onions and peppers are soft.
- To make muffins, spray a muffin tray and divide the egg mixture among the cups.
- The egg muffins should be baked in a preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are firm and golden.
- Use as a protein-rich breakfast or snack and serve warm or at room temperature.
- In sum, spinach is an adaptable vegetable that can be utilized in many different ways to make nutritious and appetizing munchies. Snack-wise, you can't go wrong with the above-mentioned spinach and feta pinwheels, spinach and artichoke dip, or spinach and egg muffins, all of which are simple to prepare and offer a healthy alternative to your usual fare.