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
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 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.
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.
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.
Denise Taylor-Dennis says
I’ve never made spinach lasagna, that sounds delicious.
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!
Katherine G says
All of this food looks so yummy.
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
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!
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.
Helga says
That spinach and artichoke hummus looks delish!
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!
Hannah C says
You post the greatest recipes! This looks so delicious. I’m making this tomorrow:)
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!
Ellen Christian says
I could definitely go for the spinach lasagna!
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.
Kim @ 2 Kids and a Coupon says
Yummy! Stumbled and pinned!
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.
Nicole Becker says
I have eaten spinach lasagna before and I loved it!!!
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!!
Holly S. says
I love spinach. I’ve never tried a spinach lasagna. Definitely will be trying this recipe soon! It looks delicious!
Maria Iemma says
I am always looking for ways to include more greens into our diet and this recipe is perfect, and looks delicious –
Gianna says
I love lasagna!
michelle oakley warner says
my daughetr will love this, she is a spinach freak, great recipe thanks so much
Debby Chandler says
I’ve giving that Spinach Lasagna a go!
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
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.