Ingredients:

This is sure to become a favorite side dish. Fresh spinach, mushrooms, garlic and green onions are sautéed in olive oil and simmered briefly in a dried tomato-boosted chicken broth.

2 t. olive oil
1 c. sliced mushrooms
1/2 thinly sliced leek or 4 sliced green onions
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/4 c. reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 10-oz. package Fresh Express Spinach
1 T. thinly sliced sun-dried tomatoes, drained
1 t. soy sauce

Instructions:

In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook mushrooms and leeks about 5 minutes, stirring, until tender. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds.

Add broth, bring to a boil; add spinach, cover and reduce heat to medium. Simmer 3 to 5 minutes, until spinach wilts and is tender. Stir in tomatoes and soy sauce.

Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve warm.

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This farm news was published in the Jan. 3, 2007 issue of Farm World, serving Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan and Tennessee.