Creamy Spinach with Garlic and hot polenta
Ingredients
For the creamy spinach:
For the garlic mousse:
Instructions
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Creamy spinach with garlic and a fried egg . What a madness ! I don't think there are people who would refuse such goodness.
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Prepare the Creamy Spinach:
- In a well-heated pan, add 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil.
- Add the finely chopped onion and leek (if using) and sauté until softened.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of flour over the mixture and sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Gradually add 400 ml of chicken broth, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
- Add salt to taste and let the mixture boil for about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, finely chop the baby spinach leaves.
- Add the chopped spinach to the pan, mix well, and simmer over medium heat with the lid on for about 20-25 minutes, or until desired consistency is reached.
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Prepare the Garlic Mousse
- In a small bowl, combine the grated garlic, salt, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Mix it by smashing the garlic with a teaspoon
- Add 2-3 tablespoons of water to the garlic mixture and mix well. Adjust the water quantity according to preference.
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Final Assembly:
- Once the spinach is cooked to desired consistency, remove it from the heat.
- Blend the cooked spinach until smooth using a blender.
- Return the blended spinach to the pan and add 2 tablespoons of garlic mousse.
- Mix well, adjust seasoning if necessary, and add a little cooking cream if desired.
- Heat the spinach mixture gently until warmed through.
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Serve:
- Transfer the creamy spinach to serving dishes.
- Optionally, garnish with additional garlic mousse or a sprinkle of hot poppy seeds for extra flavor.
- Enjoy your delicious and creamy spinach as a side dish or a light main course!