Balsamic Spinach with Caramelized Onions & Croutons
October 24, 2008 by Marye Audet
Filed under Side Dishes
I love spinach but several of my family members absolutely do not!
There is something about the combination of balsamic vinegar and bacon and spinach, though, that wakes up your taste buds and lets them know that you know what you are doing.
This recipe goes together fast and easy. If you can’t make homemade croutons then use good sour dough croutons from the store. I used a combination of baby greens in this recipe with really good results as well.
SERVES 8
- 1/4 lb bacon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/3 c balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 3 pounds fresh spinach
- 2 cups sour- dough croutons (homemade is best)
Heat the oil in a large skillet and add the bacon and the onion. Saute, stirring until the bacon is crisp and the onions begin to caramelize. Stir in the spinach and balsamic vinegar. Cook for three to five minutes until spinach is wilted. Salt and pepper to taste, stir in the croutons, and serve.
image:marye audet
