BROCCOLI OR SPINACH RECIPES

Steps:

• Place frozen spinach in a container and cover with water. Bring to a boil.
• Cover and simmer for 4 minutes, drain.
• Place frozen broccoli in container and cover with water. Boil 3 minutes.
• (I combined the two steps above and boiled for 4 minutes in the same container).
• In large mixing bowl combine soup, mayonnaise, egg, and spices.
• Add cooked spinach and broccoli, mix well.
• Pour into greased quart.
• Bake at 350°F until firm.

Steps:

• Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add broccoli, onion, garlic and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in spinach and cook for 2 to 3 minutes longer, until spinach is wilted and onion is translucent. Transfer to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until blended; set aside.
• Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour and stir until the mixture becomes paste-like and light golden brown, about 5 minutes. Gradually whisk the half-and-half into the flour mixture, and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook and stir until the mixture is thick and smooth, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in Italian seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, salt, and pepper.
• Add broccoli mixture, milk, and cooked quinoa to the saucepan; stir to combine. Add Cheddar cheese and cook until soup is heated through and cheese has melted, 3 to 5 minutes.