Spinach Puree With Garlic

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

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

Recipe

• 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.