Spinach with Parmesan Bread Crumbs

By JMSnell

Points Value: 1
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 C olive oil divided
• 1/2 C fresh bread crumbs
• 1 tbsp grated Parmesan Cheese
• 1/2 tsp minced garlic
• 18 oz spinach, baby leaves, washed and well drained (about 24 cups)
• 1/2 tsp salt

Preparation

Step 1

Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium head; add bread crumbs and cook stirring often until golden about 3 minutes. Remove from heat stir i Parmesan cheese. Spoon bread crumbs into a small bowl set aside.

Heat remaining 1/4 tsp of oil in same skillet. Add garlic cook stirring until fragrant about 30 seconds. Gradually add half of spinach to skillet tossing mixture and adding more spinach as some of it cooks down. Continue cooking and tossing until spinach is wilted and tender about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from skillet and repeat with remaining spinach.

Return cooked spinach to skillet; add salt and toss over low heat. Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with crumbs. Or toss with half of crumbs and sprinkle remaining crumbs over each serving. Yields about 3/4 cup of spinach and 2 tablespoons per serving.