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Spinach With Sun-Dried Tomatoes And Toasted Parmesan Crumbs

Skillet-toasted fresh breadcrumbs tossed with Parmesan cheese add crunch to this terrific side dish.

Type: Vegetables
Courses: Side dish
Serves: 4 people

Recipe Ingredients

1 cup 146g / 5.1ozCoarsely-crumbled fresh breadcrumbs from
  Crustless French bread
2 tablespoons 30mlOlive oil
2 tablespoons 30mlGrated Parmesan cheese
10 cups 400g / 14ozBaby spinach leaves - (packed) - abt 10 oz
3   Garlic cloves - minced
2 tablespoons 30mlThinly-sliced drained oil-packed
  Sun-dried tomatoes - patted dry with
  Paper towels

Recipe Instructions

Heat medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs; drizzle 1 tablespoon oil over. Stir until breadcrumbs are golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add Parmesan cheese and toss to blend. Set aside.

Rinse spinach under cold water. Drain slightly, allowing some water to cling to leaves. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and stir 30 seconds.

Add spinach and sun-dried tomatoes; increase heat to high and stir just until spinach wilts, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl. Sprinkle with toasted Parmesan crumbs.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Per serving: calories, 137; total fat, 8 g; saturated fat, 1 g; cholesterol, 2 mg.

Source:
Bon Appetit, April 2000

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