I've always enjoyed a good magic show, and of course a good side dish. This roasted spinach is a good example of both. No wonder it's one of our most popular vegetarian recipes!
Why you'll love it.
It's Easy! A bag of spinach, some cherry tomatoes, garlic, some salt, pepper, and a little lemon juice
- !It's dark, green, and leafy and a delicious way to load up on this anitoxidant-rich food.
- It's economical. A complete side dish for just a buck or two.
Growing up, there were two things that I would not eat, under any circumstances: spinach and tomatoes. I gradually grew into tomatoes, if you will. Spinach was a different story.
"If spinach can be wilted on the stovetop, why not try it in the oven?"
I had a leaf here and a leaf there, but it wasn't until I was well into adulthood that I ventured out and ordered a side of wilted spinach. Magic.
I still remember when and where, Trattoria Stefano, Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Magic. Now, every time that I make wilted spinach at home I am mystified how a huge bag of spinach can be reduced into what seems like a few forkfuls, via the wilting process. Magic.
The flavor of wilted spinach, with a little tune-up, Magic.
Tonight at the cottage I was in the midst of preparing an other-worldly tasting chicken recipe, when I realized that spinach would be an excellent side for what I was making. I had the oven on, and I had a handful of cherry tomatoes.
If spinach can be wilted on the stove top, why not try it in the oven? My mind was still going back to the cherry tomatoes that were roasted atop a margarita pizza in my 550 degree oven, last week (that Platter Talk post is still "rising".)
They were literally bursting with flavor. Sweet cherry tomatoes, on top of savory wilted spinach? Magic. I hope you'll try this one it's one of my favorite low-fat recipes.
I'm pretty sure you're going to love it. -Dan
Love Roasted Vegetables? Check out this recipe for Make-Ahead Roast Vegetables.
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📖 Recipe
Oven Wilted Spinach with Roasted Tomatoes
Ingredients
- 1 large bag baby spinach
- 1 handful cherry tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- juice from 1 fresh lemon
- 2 cloves garlic thinly sliced
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350.
- Place spinach in oven-safe dish or skillet.
- Place tomatoes on top of spinach.
- Sprinkle garlic slices on mixture.
- Drizzle olive and lemon juice over tomatoes and spinach.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
Leny kam
Dan, Happy New Year.
Thank you for this special recipe of how to wilt spinach and tomatoes, I really like this recipe.
Spinach is one of my favorite vegetables and after learning from you that I can do it right in the oven
I have promised myself that I will make it today.
Dan from Platter Talk
Thanks for the comment, Leny, and happy New Year to you! I hope you enjoy this healthy spinach recipe!
Julianna
Can this be made ahead and stored in the fridge? I would like make quiche.
Dan from Platter Talk
Yes, absolutely.
Joanne T Ferguson
Looks very healthy and delicious! Great for entertaining Dan! Pinned and shared!
Catherine
Dan, I love wilted greens...it's a delicious and perfect side to any meal. This sounds wonderful! Have a wonderful day, Catherine
Dan from Platter Talk
Thanks so much, Catherine.
Linda (Meal Planning Maven)
Dan, you know this is so my kind of side dish...healthy, colorful and packed with great flavor!
Dan from Platter Talk
I'm happy you like this one, Linda and I'm always happy to hear from you!
Patricia @ Grab a Plate
What a nice and healthy side! Looks like something I could eat all summer long (and then some)!
Dan from Platter Talk
Patricia, Agreed!
peter @feedyoursoultoo
Love wilted spinach. Love the flavors and colors you created.
Dan from Platter Talk
Thanks, Peter; so simple, colorful, and yes flavorful as well.
Janette@culinaryginger
What a delicious side dish, I love roasted tomatoes. Just lovely.
Dan from Platter Talk
Thanks so much Janette!
Erica (@Erica's Recipes)
Oh how clever - you did this in the oven. Just throw it together and throw it in - love it! Perfect (and healthy!) for a weeknight.
Dan from Platter Talk
Thanks so much, Erica. This is one of those recipes that was "right there!"
Cindy @ Hun... What's for Dinner?
I love roasting tomatoes in the oven. I bet they add a nice sweetness to the spinach. Great side dish!
Dan from Platter Talk
Thanks, Cindy!