Spinach, Leek And Roasted Red Pepper Gratin Recipe

Name: Spinach, Leek And Roasted Red Pepper Gratin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (10 ounce bags fresh spinach or 3 10 ounce boxes frozen spinch defrosted and drained.; 1 bunch leeks, white parts only thinly sliced; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 2 roasted red bell peppers seeded, peeled and chopped; 2-3 cloves of garlic minced; 1/4 cup light cream cheese; 3/4 cup whole milk; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs; 2 tablespoons finely grated fresh parmesan cheese.

Servings: persons

2 (10 ounce bags fresh spinach or 3 10 ounce boxes frozen spinch defrosted and drained.
1 bunch leeks, white parts only thinly sliced
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 roasted red bell peppers seeded, peeled and chopped
2-3 cloves of garlic minced
1/4 cup light cream cheese
3/4 cup whole milk
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons finely grated fresh parmesan cheese.

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1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
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2. Remove large stem from spinach. Tear spinach into 1 inch pieces; place in a colander. Rinse spinach under cold water, drain. Set aside.
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If using frozen, defrost and squeeze out excess water.
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3. Saute spinach until wilted. Set aside.
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4. Place olive oil in pan over medium heat, add leeks, red peppers and garlic, saute for 4-5 minutes or until softened. Add cream cheese and heat to combine. Add spinach, milk, basil, nutmeg, salt and pepper and mix to combine.
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5. Place mixture in a 1 quart baking dish coated with cooking spray.
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6 Mix bread crumbs and parm cheese and sprinkle over spinach. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

235

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (10 ounce bags fresh spinach or 3 10 ounce boxes frozen spinch defrosted and drained., 1 bunch leeks, white parts only thinly sliced, 2 teaspoons olive oil, 2 roasted red bell peppers seeded, peeled and chopped, and more.

Yes, Spinach, Leek And Roasted Red Pepper Gratin falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spinach, Leek And Roasted Red Pepper Gratin

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Variations & substitutions

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