A low-fat dish that's succulent taste will have you scooping out a second helping.
Flaked tuna and cooked spinach baked with Parmesan, bread crumbs, lemon juice, and mayo until golden and bubbly. Serve in individual gratin shells or a pie plate for a simple, protein-packed weeknight dinner in 30 minutes.
One-skillet chicken and spinach saute with milk, broth, and a whisper of nutmeg. High-protein, low-fat, and on the table in 40 minutes. Clean eating that actually satisfies.
Spinach and crumbled bacon baked in a rich custard with pecans, cheddar cheese, and half-and-half. A Southern-leaning quiche with nutty crunch in every slice.
Light summer vegetable soup with carrots, zucchini, tomatoes, green beans, and spinach in chicken broth. Garden-fresh flavor on the table in 30 minutes.
My good friend Amy made this for me when I went to visit her in Connecticut. I was in love, and no other quiche could compare.
Chilled pasta shells layered with basil pesto, spinach, Roma tomatoes, black olives, and shrimp. This make-ahead Italian pasta salad is a crowd-pleasing potluck star that only gets better as it sits.
Spinach and leeks with garbanzo beans, a quick and easy veggie main or side dish
Creamed spinach with horseradish, butter, and light cream, garnished with sliced hard-cooked egg. A quick vegetable side dish with an unexpected peppery kick.
A low-fat vegetable soup loaded with zucchini, mushrooms, spinach, leeks, and stewed tomatoes, spiked with chili powder and oregano. A crumble of blue cheese on each bowl adds a savory finish.
The salad tastes fresh and summery although it is made with winter greens. The dressing is low calorie and it will keep for a week.
Spinach ricotta gnocchi tossed in a simple butter-cream Parmesan sauce. Handmade Italian green gnocchi that are light, pillowy, and freezer-friendly.
Diabetic-friendly free green salad mixes romaine, iceberg, spinach, and endive with radishes, cucumber, and celery for a low-carb, low-calorie bowl that fits any meal plan.
Italian-style spinach steamed with no added water, then tossed with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. A 5-minute side dish that keeps the spinach bright green and tender.
Dahl Shaag, an Indian lentil and spinach stew with turmeric, cumin, mustard seeds, and garam masala tempered in ghee. Protein-packed, naturally vegan-friendly, and deeply comforting.
Ham and cheese breakfast casserole layers whole-wheat bread, spinach, diced ham, and roasted red peppers in a Gruyere-topped custard. An overnight-friendly brunch bake for 6.