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Healthy Dinner Menu: Spinach Lasagna, Salad and Hummus Recipes

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What’s for dinner, Mom? Enjoy a dinner menu you can feel good about feeding your family that includes healthy spinach lasagna, mixed greens salad and spinach artichoke hummus.

Spinach Lasagna Recipe

Spinach Lasagna Recipe

INGREDIENTS:

· 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

· ½ onion, chopped

· 2 garlic cloves, crushed

· ½ teaspoon dried oregano

· ½ teaspoon dried basil

· 2, 10-ounce packages frozen chopped spinach, defrosted and squeezed of excess water

· 2 cups non-fat cottage cheese

· 8 ounces part skim mozzarella cheese, shredded

· ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

· ½ cup chopped parsley

· 1 teaspoon salt

· 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

· 1 large egg

· 8 ounces no-boil lasagna noodles

DIRECTIONS:

· Preheat oven to 350˚F.

· Heat olive oil in skillet. Add onion and garlic, sauté for 2 minutes.

· Add spinach, oregano and basil. In a large bowl mix cottage cheese, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses with parsley, salt, pepper and egg.

· Spread ½ spinach mixture in 8 x 8-inch ovenproof baking dish.

· Spread ½ cheese mixture on top.

· Add one layer of lasagna noodles. Repeat.

· Cover with foil and bake for 35 to 40 minutes.

· Remove foil and bake another 15 minutes.

· Let dish sit 10 minutes before serving.

mixed green salad fruit and nuts

Mixed Greens Salad (6 – 8 Servings)

INGREDIENTS:

· Juice of 1 orange

· 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

· ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

· Salt and pepper

· 1, 11-ounce package mixed baby greens

· 12 fresh figs, halved

· ¼ cup toasted pecans

· 4 ounces blue cheese, in pieces

· ½ cup raspberries

DIRECTIONS:

· Whisk together juice, vinegar, oil, salt and pepper in salad bowl.

· Add the greens and toss well.

· Divide salad among 4 plates and top with figs, pecans, cheese and raspberries.

Artichoke Spinach Hummus Dip Recipe

Spinach and Artichoke Hummus 

INGREDIENTS:

· 2- 15.5 oz. cans of chickpeas.

· 8 oz. artichoke hearts

· ½ Lb. baby spinach

· 3 oz. sesame tahini

· 3 oz. lemon juice

· 8 oz. extra virgin olive oil

· 1.5 teaspoon kosher salt

· ¼ cup chopped cilantro

· 1 Teaspoon granulated garlic

· ¼ Teaspoon white pepper

DIRECTIONS:

· In a food processor puree all the ingredients to make a thick mixture.

· Serve dish at room temperature with your favorite pita bread chips.

Recipes courtesy of Maria Zoitas, creator of “Maria’s Homemade,” available exclusively at Westside Market NYC. Photos credit: Bill Milne.

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  1. Amy Green says

    I vary the traditional spinach lasagna recipe, because I like to add marinara sauce. I enjoy doing this because I have found that, otherwise, spincah lasagna can occasionally come out a bit dry.

  2. Jo-Ann Brightman says

    I have made a similar spinach lasagna , but I never made my own humuus. The recipe looks quite easy to follow. Thanks

  4. michelle oakley warner says

    my daughetr will love this, she is a spinach freak, great recipe thanks so much

  6. Maria Iemma says

    I am always looking for ways to include more greens into our diet and this recipe is perfect, and looks delicious –

  7. Holly S. says

    I love spinach. I’ve never tried a spinach lasagna. Definitely will be trying this recipe soon! It looks delicious!

  8. sarah p says

    This is a neat twist on hummus! I think my husband would love it. I’ve never tried figs before, definitely worth a shot anyway…and that spinach lasagna looks delicious!! 😀 Thanks for all your great recipes!!

  10. Kathy Lane says

    I’ve never eaten spinach lasagna,but I would like to try it.I love spinach,and I love lasagna,so it should be good.

  12. charj says

    This looks so good. I will definitely try the spinach and artichoke hummus. I will have to see what I can use to replace the eggs and cheese for a vegan version of the spinach lasagne.

  14. Ari says

    The spinach lasagna looks very healthy and delicious! I like that the recipe calls for no-boil lasagna, which I think makes the prep. time much more quicker! And all that mozzarella cheese! Yum! The mixed green salad looks very colorful; I like how you can add figs, berries and pecans and then mix in all that citrus-y dressing! I also love normal artichoke dip and hummus but I’m very intrigued at the idea of combining them! How clever, I would have never thought to do so. I’m going to have to try to make this dip soon!

  15. Hannah C says

    You post the greatest recipes! This looks so delicious. I’m making this tomorrow:)

  16. Rosie says

    boy oh boy does this lasagna look good. It sure beats green beer to have something green to celebrate! I like making veggie lasagna, it can be a lot of work but is worth it!

  18. ANN*H says

    Hmm…. the spinach lasagna looks so good – tho I dont know if everyone in my house would agree with spinach in it – I will : ) thanks for all the great green recipes for St.
    Pattys day.

  19. Robin O says

    Sweet! You did all the hard work of planning a menu for me. I can assure you that the spinach lasagna will be a big hit in my house. Thanks for the recipes and photos!

  20. Sandy VanHoey says

    I love spinach…that lasagna looks pretty good to me. I can’t get the rest of the family to like it so I guess I’d have the entire thing to myself…lol

  22. Jesselyn A/Jesstinger says

    I must say that if that Spinach Lasagna tastes anywhere’s near as divine as it looks in that photo – it will soon become my favorite food! And I can’t believe it’s made with frozen chopped spinach and non-fat cottage cheese!

    I can’t wait to try it – thanks!

  24. Julie Wood says

    I like the Spinach Lasagna and the salad! It is green and it goes very well with St. Patrick’s Day! I am making Corn Beef and Cabbage and my Sugar Cookies with Green frosting and sprinkles, but I would like to make these recipes sometime soon.