Spinach Puree With Garlic

Submitted by kodi_inoz

"Delicious addition to a greek style meze table."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 1 1/2 cups

ingredients

• 1 cup spinach, washed and dried
• 1⁄2 cup fresh breadcrumb
• 1⁄2 cup cold water
• 1 cup walnuts
• 1⁄2 cup olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
• lemon wedge
• crusty bread

directions

1. Blanch spinach. Drain immediately and squeeze out any excess moisture.
2. Soak breadcrumbs in the cold water, then squeeze out excess moisture. Discard water.
3. Bake walnuts for 5-7 minutes, until they are golden. Chop 2 tbsp of the walnuts and reserve for garnish.
4. Place spinach, breadcrumbs, walnuts, oil, garlic, lemon juice in blender and blend to obtain a smooth paste. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Spread puree onto plate, sprinkle with chopped walnuts, drizzle with oil and garnish with lemon wedges.
6. Serve with crusty bread.