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    Balsamic Tomatoes and Spinach

    September 12, 2016 8 Comments

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    Balsamic Tomatoes and Spinach - tangy sweet balsamic tomatoes with onion and spinach for a perfect side for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

    balsamic tomatoes with spinach in a copper mini saucepan with frying pan of eggs in background

    Tangy Balsamic Tomatoes and Spinach

    Sometimes breakfast's can be hard to work in some healthy vegetables, you want something that is going to compliment whatever it is you are having.

    Breakfast for me is usually eggs or sausage or a similar good source of protein. So this syn free Balsamic Tomatoes and Spinach goes really well with either.

    Tomatoes and Balsamic vinegar (a good quality one of course) are like the perfect combo, throw in some onion and fresh spinach and you really do have the perfect side that will go with a variety of proteins, from eggs to sausage, even steak and burgers.

    Canned or Fresh Tomatoes?

    Canned tomatoes, definitely have their place in recipes and they are super handy and a convenient ingredient in your storecupboard or pantry.

    That aside, canned tomatoes really do not belong in this recipe for Balsamic Tomatoes and Spinach. Fresh tomatoes are a must.

    Trust me when I say you won't get the same result or taste with canned tomatoes. 

    The same goes for the spinach, while frozen is hand for throwing into curries, smoothies and the likes, I recommend using fresh her, frozen will release a lot of water and fresh spinach is so much nicer, it doesn't take long to wilt it down either.

    close up of balsamic tomatoes with spinach in a copper mini saucepan

    How to Peel Tomatoes?

    Peeling tomatoes for a sauce or recipe is usually the main thing that puts people off using fresh tomatoes in the first place.

    Alway seems time-consuming having to score the top, blanching and then peeling off the skin.

    I rarely do any of that, instead, I use one of these handy serrated peelers. It's like a regular potatoes peeler but has serrated teeth, so grips the skin as it peels it off. Genius!! It is great or kiwi too, or anything soft with a skin that you want to peel.

    What type of fresh tomatoes?

    There are lots of different varieties of fresh tomatoes out there it's hard to know which ones are best to use for sauces and recipes like these Balsamic tomatoes with Spinach.

    I recommend Roma Tomatoes (Italian Plum Tomatoes), they are the meatiest type of tomato and very little seeds. So are perfect for anything where you want to make a relish, jam or sauce. Other tomatoes can contain too much liquid and seeds and are just not as good. 

    The Roma Tomatoes are also super easy to peel with the serrated peeler because of how firm they are. 

    When in season here in Canada, you can buy big boxes of these for so cheap. My Sicilian neighbour buys several boxes each year and prepares them for canning in her garage with a handy Tomato Milling machine. The kids love going over and helping lift the boxes of tomatoes out of her car and watching the process of how it's done. 

    balsamic tomatoes with spinach in a copper mini saucepan with wooden spoon

    How to store Balsamic Tomatoes and Spinach

    Once cooked and cooled down, I add this to a lidded glass container and keep it in the fridge. It is delicious hot or cold (although I do prefer it warm).

    Perfectly suitable for freezing if you want to double or triple up the batch to freeze some for another day. I just fulling defrost and warm up in a small pan or even the microwave.

    If keeping in the fridge, it should last for about 4 days, although I must admit, mine is generally all gone in a couple of days.

    Serving Balsamic Tomatoes and Spinach

    I like it over crispy oven-baked toast (gluten-free) with some sunny side up eggs. It's a perfect start to the day.

    For the oven-baked toast, you can either syn your choice of bread or use a healthy extra b allowance. Place it on a baking tray lined with parchment, spray over the top with olive oil cooking spray and then bake at 200c/fan 180c/400f or gas mark 6. Bake until golden on top and then flip and let the other side brown. Takes about 8-10 minutes, but makes amazingly crunchy toast. So good!!!

    The Balsamic Tomatoes are also great with these Pork Sausage Patties or Turkey Sausage Patties.

    balsamic tomatoes and spinach over gluten free toast on a greeny blue plate with black handled fork

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    Balsamic Tomatoes and Spinach

    Balsamic Tomatoes and Spinach

    Yield: SERVES 4
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes

    Balsamic Tomatoes and Spinach - tangy sweet balsamic tomatoes with onion and spinach for a perfect side for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

    Ingredients

    • 8 fresh ripe roma tomatoes, peeled and roughly chopped.
    • 1 onion, halved and sliced
    • 1 clove of garlic, crushed
    • 3 handfuls of spinach, chopped
    • 1 tbs of tomato paste
    • 1 cup (240ml) of chicken or vegetable stock
    • 2 tbs of balsamic vinegar (use a good quality)
    • cooking spray oil (I used olive oil)
    • salt and black pepper

    Instructions

    1. Spray a frying pan over a medium high heat with spray oil
    2. Add the onion and garlic and fry till softened and translucent.
    3. Add the tomatoes and cook until they start to break down into more of a sauce (approx 10 mins)
    4. Add the tomato paste, stock and balsamic vinegar.
    5. Bring to a boil and then simmer until it reduces down and thickens (approx 10 minutes)
    6. Stir in the spinach till wilted
    7. Season with salt and black pepper as needed.
    8. Serve with your choice of sides and Enjoy!!

    Notes

    This recipe is gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian, paleo, Whole30, Slimming World and Weight Watchers friendly

    • Slimming World – syn free per serving
    • WW Flex/Freestyle Smart Points - 0 per serving
    • Gluten Free - use gluten free stock or broth
    • Vegetarian - use vegetable stock

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    Nutrition Information
    Serving Size 1
    Amount Per Serving Calories 94Total Fat 2.1gSaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 173mgCarbohydrates 18.9gFiber 3gSugar 8.5gProtein 13.5g

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    Comments

    1. Natasha says

      September 30, 2016 at 6:20 pm

      Hi to make this easier would chopped tomatoes or plum tomatoes work? Also in what qty? One tin? Sounds gorgeous!

    2. Shevy (Slimming Eats) says

      October 01, 2016 at 10:22 am

      Hi yes you could use canned, it just won't quite have the fresh taste to it. 1 tin should be enough. 🙂

    3. Eleanor says

      January 29, 2018 at 6:59 am

      hi just making your recipe with the tomato peeler you recommended... great invention:) can you tell me if this recipe can be frozen?

    4. Eleanor says

      January 29, 2018 at 7:02 am

      hi i am trying your recipes for the first time and bought your tomato peeler which is great! thanks for the tip! Can i freeze this recipe?

    5. Shevy (Slimming Eats) says

      January 29, 2018 at 10:52 am

      Hi Eleanor, yes this should freeze fine, I recommend just adding in a little stock of water when reheating.

    6. Kate says

      July 01, 2018 at 5:19 pm

      Hello, just starting SP tomorrow and checking out some recipes on here. This looks amazing! Just wondered, for the spinach, does this need to be fresh or could it be frozen?

    7. Shevy (Slimming Eats) says

      July 05, 2018 at 2:40 pm

      I recommend using fresh, as frozen can tend to be quite watery once defrosted.

    8. Lianne byrne says

      June 12, 2020 at 12:52 pm

      Just made this & it is delicious I added some prawn & rice.will definitely making it again.

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