Prep time:

Cooking time: 40 minutes

Total time:

Serves: 6

500g English Spinach, stalks removed and chopped

1 Small Onion

2 Garlic Cloves

1tbsp Olive Oil

2tbsp Creme Fraiche

Salt and Pepper

77g Diced Pancetta

70g Fresh Breadcrumbs

Creative caterer Juliet Bidwell provides the inspiration to spice up our side dishes and present a festive meal with a tantalising twist...

  1. Sauté the onion and garlic gently in the olive oil till soft.
  2. Cook the spinach in boiling water and drain well.
  3. Combine the spinach and the onion and place in a blender and blend until smooth
  4. Stir in the crème fraîche and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Fry the diced pancetta and breadcrumbs and sprinkle over the puréed spinach.
  6. The puréed spinach can be prepared in advance, as can the pancetta and breadcrumb mixture.

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  • pictures: David Merewether

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