Spinach is rightfully
known as a “superfood”
- calorie for calorie, it’s
one of the most nutrient
dense foods there is.
it provides substantial
amounts of vitamin K,
pro-vitamin A (betacarotene),
manganese,
folate, magnesium, vitamin
C, iron, and potassium.
Spinach is
also a good source of
lutein, along with a carotenoid
called neoxanthin,
which has anticancer
activity.Ingredients
- 6 oz. boneless raw chicken breast, diced
- 1 c. raw spinach
- 3 c. raw onion, sliced
- 1 c. raw shallot
- 4 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 dash ground black pepper
- 1 tsp. ground nutmeg
- 4 sprigs raw parsley
- salt to taste
Directions
Put spinach, onion and garlic in a non-stick skillet with 2 tsp of oil and cook until tender. Just before the vegetables are finished, add pepper and nutmeg. Remove from heat and set aside. In another pan cook diced chicken in 2 tsp oil until lightly browned. Add spinach mixture to chicken and heat through. Simmer entire mixture for 3-5 minutes. Place on 2 dinner plates and garnish with fresh parsley.
Nutritional Information
Calories (Per Serving): 311
Protein (g): 24.5
Carbohydrates (g): 30.5
Fat (g): 11
Carb - Protein - Fat % Ratio: 38% - 31% - 31%
