Little Carrot And Spinach Crowns - ...

By á-174942

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh spinach washed and stemmed
• 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
• 1 1/4 pounds potatoes peeled and quartered
• 1 pound carrots peeled and quartered
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese plus
• 12 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Place the spinach in a skillet, cover the pan, and cook over medium-high heat for about 4 minutes, or until the spinach wilts. Drain the spinach in a colander, squeezing out as much water as possible. Place on a cutting board and cut it into strips.

Dry out the skillet, pour in and heat 3 tablespoons of the olive oil, then add the onion, sauteing until soft and golden. Add the spinach, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the pepper. Stir, cooking the mixture for 2 to 3 minutes. Keep warm.

Place the potatoes, carrots, and remaining salt in a pot. Cover the vegetables with water and boil until very tender, about 15 minutes. Drain the vegetables in a colander. Return vegetables to the pot and "dry" them over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes.

Place the vegetables in a food processor, blender, or bowl. Add the butter and puree or mash by hand until very smooth. Transfer the mixture to a bowl, add 1/4 cup of cheese and the nutmeg, and combine well.

Grease a large casserole dish with the remaining olive oil. Fit a 12- or 16-inch pastry bag with a star tip. Fill bag with some of the carrot-potato mixture, then pipe out twelve 2-inch circles into the prepared casserole dish. Using a circular motion, fill circles with the mixture to build up the sides so that they are about 1 inch high. If necessary, reheat circles in a 350 degrees oven for about 8 minutes. Remove from oven.

Divide the spinach mixture among the circles, placing about 1 1/2 tablespoons in the center of each. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the tops and serve immediately.

Note: To make this ahead, grease a large casserole with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Form the circles, cover them, and refrigerate until serving time. Heat circles in a 350 degrees oven for about 15 minutes or until hot. Serve immediately.

This recipe yields 6 servings.