* Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 1 cup chopped onion and 3 minced garlic cloves; sauté 3 minutes or until tender. Add 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes. Place in a blender; process until smooth. Return tomato mixture to pan. Stir in 3/4 cup half-and-half; cook until thoroughly heated.
In addition to being tasty, kale is a good source of lutein, benefitting eye health, and vitamins A and C. Serve as a side dish with steak or roast chicken, or enjoy two spinach and kale turnovers as a meatless entrée. They are great made ahead and brown-bagged; reheat in a microwave or toaster oven.
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Preheat oven to 375°.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; sauté 10 minutes or until tender and lightly browned. Add garlic; sauté 2 minutes. Add kale and spinach; sauté 8 minutes or until kale is tender. Stir in pepper, salt, and nutmeg. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Stir in feta.
Separate dough into 8 pieces. Roll each dough piece into a 5-inch circle. Spoon about 1/3 cup kale mixture on half of each circle, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Fold dough over kale mixture until edges almost meet. Bring bottom edge of dough over top edge; crimp edges of dough with fingers to form a rim.
Place turnovers on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Lightly coat turnovers with cooking spray; sprinkle each turnover with about 1 teaspoon Parmesan. Bake at 375° for 18 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand at least 5 minutes before serving; serve warm or at room temperature.
Cooking Light JANUARY 2007
Vegetarian Supper Menu
Spinach and Kale Turnovers
Cream of tomato soup*
Pound cake
Cooking Light
Hot and satisfying, these meatless dishes bring tasty comfort on a cold night. (Serves 4)
* Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 1 cup chopped onion and 3 minced garlic cloves; sauté 3 minutes or until tender. Add 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes. Place in a blender; process until smooth. Return tomato mixture to pan. Stir in 3/4 cup half-and-half; cook until thoroughly heated.
Cream of tomato soup*
Pound cake
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