| Wilted Spinach |
| Number of Servings |
4 |
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Serving Size |
1 cup |
| Preparation Time |
20 minutes |
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Cooking Time |
NA |
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| Quantities |
Ingredients |
| 3 slices | bacon, cut in 1/2 inch pieces |
| 2 tablespoons | sugar |
| 1/4 cup | vinegar |
| 2 tablespoons | vegetable oil |
| 4 cups | fresh raw spinach, washed and coarsely chopped |
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| Equipment |
Instructions |
- sharp knife
- cutting board
- frying pan
- mixing spoon
- measuring spoon
- measuring cups
- large bowl (to serve salad)
- paper towel or napkins
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- Fry bacon pieces until crisp in the frying pan. Remove from pan. Pat bacon with paper towel or napkin to absorb grease. Pour bacon grease out of pan and discard.
- Turn off heat. Mix sugar and vinegar in frying pan used for bacon until sugar dissolves.
- Stir oil into sugar and vinegar. Turn heat in medium low and cook until slightly thickened, stirring constantly.
- Put washed spinach in large bowl. Pour the hot dressing over the spinach. Add bacon.
- Toss to mix and serve immediately.
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| NOTES: Variation: To reduce fat, omit or use less bacon. |
| Nutrition Information |
| Calories |
130 |
| Total Fat |
10g |
| Saturated Fat |
3.5g |
| Protein |
2g |
| Carbohydrates |
8g |
| Fiber |
1g |
| Sugar |
7g |
| Vitamin A |
40% |
| Vitamin C |
15% |
| Calcium |
4% |
| Iron |
6% |
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