the leaves are beginning to turn colour
photo credit Marta Wave
~ It's September 2025 ~
May the month ahead be a good one for you
In previous years regular readers will know I usually start each month with facts about the coming month ahead. This year however, a break with tradition, which I hope you have been enjoying because the first of each month has been featuring a lower carb recipe starting with the first letter of that particular month ... so here we go as it's now September and the ninth month of the year!
S is for ? can you guess ?
Yes, I am talking about Spinach !
Spinach is well known for its nutritional qualities and has always been regarded as a plant with remarkable abilities to restore energy, increase vitality and improve the quality of the blood. Indeed, there are sound reasons why spinach would produce such results, primarily the fact that it is rich in iron. Iron plays a central role in the function of red blood cells which help in transporting oxygen around the body, in energy production and DNA synthesis.
Spinach is also an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C and folic acid as well as being a good source of manganese, magnesium, iron and vitamin B2. Vitamin K is important for maintaining bone health and it is difficult to find vegetables richer in vitamin K than spinach. Others include kale, broccoli and green cabbage.
Leafy spinach is a handy veg to keep in the cupboard for adding to soups, stews or simply raw in salads. Baby spinach has a milder flavour, but in all varieties you should look for bright green leaves and crisp stems. Spinach cooks quickly and shrinks dramatically, so you often need more than you might think.
You can read more about spinach here
~ sharing a recipe that uses spinach ~
Creamy Spinach Chicken
so delicious and low in carbs
Ingredients
Serves Four
100g drained sundried tomatoes, sliced lengthways, plus 1 tbsp oil from the jar
600g chicken breast fillets
5 tsp cornflour
1 red onion, thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, crushed
½ chicken stock cube, made up to 100ml
250g baby spinach
½ lemon, juiced
150ml single cream
Recipe instructions
can be seen here
~ enjoy your September days ~
You will see a variety of articles and recipe ideas within this blog, and not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter. If you have any concerns about your health, it is always advisable to consult your doctor or health care team.
All the best Jan
33 comments:
...Jan, I wish you a Spectacular September.
I'm not a fan of plain cooked spinach but I love it raw in salads and on sandwiches. I also like it in hot dishes and the one you shared looks very good!
I love spinach, Jan! This recipe sounds delicious!
Happy September 🍂 🍂 🍂 🍂 🍂
This is a wonderful recipe Jan and thank you for all the information. I have a big bag of fresh baby spinach in the refrigerator. I know what I am going to do with it now. Thank you my dear friend, I wish you an excellent week!
Spinach is loaded with high levels of oxalate...so, as much as I like it, I don't eat them, just like most of vegetables.
The way you all welcomed September is marvelous indeed, especially with a fun food theme. Spinach is such a powerhouse, and you explained its nutritional benefits in a way that’s both clear and engaging.
Wishing you all a successful and rewarding month ahead. Happy beginning of September
We love spinach here and this recipe both looks and sounds delicious! It's already copied! :)
Have a great month!!
I can't believe it's September!
Thanks for reminding me of spinach!!
Adding spinach to dishes really beefs them up and raw baby spinach in salads is very tasty. Happy September, Jan.
Deliciosa receita com espinafre que gosto muito! Desejo um lindo e feliz SETEMBRO! beijos praianos,chica
Good veggie. Nice post Jan. Welcome to Spring :)
I wish you a happy September, and the spinach recipe is delicious, thank you! Well chosen.
Hugs Elke
Sounds like a great recipe with the sun-dried tomatoes. They're on the shopping list now, so I make this recipe this week. Have a great September Jan.
Yummy
Happy September Jan!
the recipe looks delicious, I love spinach but sadly hubby is not supposed to eat on his diet. Enjoy your day and the week ahead.
Happy September Jan. Love spinach :-D
Happy September.
I love spinach. Happy September.
Spinach is something we like and eat often. I like to put it on sandwiches instead of lettuce.
i LOVE spinach - have it several times a week. I make a chopped ceasar salad with romaine, boiled egg, sunflower kernels, croutons and always add spinach to it. Spinach is a favorite. that recipe looks so good. Hope you have a great September.
I love spinach. Have a fantastic month of September, Jan.
Happy September Jan. Spinach is so tasty, and I like to grow it in my garden. I knew it was good for you, (of course Popeye used to eat a lot of it), but I didn't know it was that good for you.
Spinach is so good for us -- and that recipe looks absolutely fantastic. Thanks, Jan.
Happy September, Jan. Thanks for the excellent post.
Welcome to September, Jan. I love spinach. I love it in salads and as a cooked veggie. I might make the recipe you shared later this week because I need to use my old sun dried tomatoes.
Happy September! That chicken and spinach dish looks fabulous! I'll be making it!
I do eat a lot of spinach salads I will have to say, I am not a fan of it cooked but I sure do like it raw! Happy September to you!!
Llegó septiembre y nos anuncia el otoño. Me encanta la espinaca.
Buen mes para Todos.
Un abrazo.
Happy September!!! I love spinach! This year I was able to get it to grow in my garden. I was so happy!! :-)
Carla
Spinach, one of my favorite foods. I'm lucky to grow my own.
Feliz septiembre para ti. Besos.
I'm not a big lover of spinach but I will try to like it a little more. Your recipe just might tempt me to give it another go. 😊
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