Spinach Coming Out My Ears!

Well, not literally! This time of year, spinach is being harvested and we are blessed with as much of it as we can consume (and sometimes a little more:-). Spinach is very good for you (Extraordinarily high in vitamin C and rich in riboflavin, one cup of cooked spinach also contains a very high level of vitamin A, folate, magnesium, potassium, as well as vitamins E, B6, and thiamin), so I spend time online finding new recipes and ways to use spinach. I have made Spinach Brownies (taste better than they sound), Ultimate Spinach Dip, many different kinds of Spinach Salads, Italian Wedding Soup (a favorite), added fresh spinach to pizza, eggs, and other dishes. Do you have a favorite recipe using spinach? I would love to have your input! Just leave your idea or recipe in a comment. Thanks!

Frugal and Healthy Breakfast

I was in a quandry today what to make for breakfast. Then I came up with a frugal and healthy dish! I had some potatoes, LOTS of spinach and only 3 eggs to feed 4 of us. So here is what I made:
Spinach, Potato and Egg Pitas
I took 4 small potatoes and diced them with the skins left on (for extra nutritional value). I sauteed them in a little canola oil and sprinkled some 21 Seasoning Salute (from Trader Joe's) on them. Put the lid on the skillet for a few minutes to soften them. Then I added a BIG handful of baby spinach (I just ran the knife through it to chop it a little). When the spinach seemed mostly cooked, I added the 3 eggs, scrambled. Let this cook a few minutes and when the eggs seem almost set, sprinkle a handful of Fiesta Blend shredded cheese. Put the cover on and turn the heat off. Then I spooned this mixture into some of my homemade whole wheat pita pockets, added a little Chalula (hot sauce) and we had a great breakfast!