Did you know that October is Spinach Lovers Month? I did not until recently and let me tell you, this leafy green deserves its own month due to its health benefits and vesitility. I love spinach and have added it to many pasta dishes and breakfast quiches. It adds so much texture and flavor to my food. I was recently sent 6 cans of spinach; 3 Freshlike and 3 Popeye to review on Lori’s Culinary Creations. Being that it was spinach lovers month, I thought this was awesome.
Freshlike and Popeye are products from Allen’s Vegetables. A little bit about them from their website:
Allens, Inc., a family-owned and operated vegetable processor, remains focused on the same core values that were set when the company was founded. Allens, Inc. began as Allen Canning Company in 1926 near Siloam Springs, Arkansas.
Earl Allen started the company and helped it survive The Great Depression and severe droughts of the 1930s. Earl’s son Delbert took over leadership in the forties and helped to expand production while providing canned vegetables to our troops during World War II. The growth and expansion continued as more items were added to Allens’ product line and state of the art facilities enhanced productivity. During the seventies, growth allowed for the purchase of other companies and brands like Popeye Brand Spinach.
Spinach has many excellent health benefits too. Packed full of vitamin A and fiber, even canned spinach has benefits. And canned is convenient in a pinch and is a great addition to recipes. I recently used a can of Freshlike for some crab and spinach enchiladas with green sauce and I will say… it was delicious, flavorful and left me wanting more.
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Crab and Spinach Enchiladas
Serves | 4 |
Prep time | 10 minutes |
Cook time | 25 minutes |
Total time | 35 minutes |
Allergy | Fish |
Meal type | Main Dish |
Misc | Pre-preparable |
Ingredients
- 1 can crab meat, 6 oz (drained)
- 1 can Freshlike Spinach (drained)
- 1 clove Garlic (chopped)
- 1 cup Monterrey Jack Cheese (shredded & divided)
- 1 cup queso fresco cheese (crumbled & divided)
- 1/2 can Medium heat green enchilada sauce
- avocado & tomato to garnish (chopped)
- 4 Flour Tortillas, 8" size
Note
Substitue shrimp for a nice variation or use tofu to make it vegetarian for meatless Mondays
Directions
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I loved the fresh taste of the Freshlike spinach in these crab and spinach enchiladas. I think the crab and spinach compliment each other nicely. The queso freso melted right into the tortillas and gave the enchiladas a creamy texture. And using a medium green sauce instead of a milder one gave this a nice kick without the burning you can get with medium to hot sauces.
Am I a fan of Popeyes and Freshlike? Yes, I am. I find both varieties of canned spinach very delicious and easy to use in my recipes. And with Popeye on the label of one, the kids will be more apt to give it a try. Who doesn’t love Popeye?
I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.
I have always loved the flavors of spinach and cheese together, and I am betting that adding the sea food really increases the flavor, too! just popping over from the Full Plate Thursday Link Party. I have pinned, liked and tweeted, and g+-ed. I would love it if you would drop by my site at https://www.kneadedcreations.com for a short visit! I will look forward to seeing you there! Deb @ Kneaded Creations.
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What a great combination for enchilada’s. Hope you are having a great day and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
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I love Crab and Spinach Enchiladas! These look wonderful.
Thanks for linking up with us on Good Tastes Tuesday
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I never heard of crab enchiladas but I love the idea and my daughter loves spinach. Pinning this. Thanks for sharing it with us on foodie friday.
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Thank you for the nice recipe.
Crab, cheese and spinach combinations will definitely come out something awesome. Thanks for joining 4 seasons blog hop. Pin and have a nice day.
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shut up!? these look delish! adding to top 15 from foodtastic friday!
Thank you Becky!!
I’m a spinach AND crab lover, and Mexican food is my very favorite. Could this recipe be any more perfect for me? Thanks so much for sharing it with us at Saturday Night Fever!
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