Monday, October 29, 2012

Spinach with Parmesan Bread Crumbs

WW PointsPlus: 2 pts for 3/4 c spinach sprinkled with 2 tbsp bread crumbs
Servings:  4


1 1/4 tsp olive oil, divided
1/2 c fresh coarse bread crumbs (preferably from crustless french or italian bread)
1 Tbsp grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 tsp minced garlic
1 1/2 lbs fresh baby spinach washed well drained
1/2 tsp table salt

Heat 1 tsp oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat; add bread crumbs and cook, stirring often, until golden, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in Parmesan cheese/ Spoon bread crumbs into a small bowl; set aside.
Heat remaining 1/4 tsp oil in same skillet. Add garlic;cook, stirring until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Gradually add half of the spinach to skillet. Tossing mixture, until spinach is wilted and tender, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from skillet and repeat with rest of spinach.
Return cooked spinach to pan; add salt and toss over low heat. Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with crumbs. Or toss with half the crumbs and sprinkle remaining crumbs over each serving.

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