3 Ways With Spinach
Diabetic Living Australia|July-August 2021
Turn over a new leaf with this lean, green vitamin machine – it really packs a punch!
Alison Roberts; Lisa Urquhart Dietitian Shannon Lavery
3 Ways With Spinach

Ricotta & spinach triangles

GF

GREEN SMOOTHIE

PREP 5 MINS

SERVES 2 (AS A SNACK)

35g (1 cup, packed) baby spinach leaves

1 Lebanese cucumber, chopped

1 green apple, unpeeled, cored, chopped

250ml (1 cup) coconut water

½ cup ice cubes

1 Put all ingredients in a blender. Cover and blend until smooth.

2 Pour the smoothie between 2 glasses and serve immediately.

Nutrition info

PER SERVE 305kJ, protein 1g, total fat 0g (sat. fat 0g), carbs 15g, fibre 3g, sodium 71mg

Carb exchanges 1

GI estimate low

Gluten free

RICOTTA & SPINACH TRIANGLES

PREP 15 MINS COOK 35 MINS

SERVES 2 (AS A LIGHT MEAL)

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

1 brown onion, finely chopped

1 clove garlic, crushed

250g pkt frozen spinach, thawed, moisture squeezed out

250g fresh reduced-fat ricotta, mashed until smooth

Finely grated zest of ½ lemon

60g egg, lightly whisked

Freshly ground black pepper

12 sheets filo pastry

4 cups mixed salad (lettuce, carrot,

snow peas), to serve

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