Spinach Puree With Garlic - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup spinach, washed and dried
1/2 cup fresh breadcrumb
1/2 cup cold water
1 cup walnuts
1/2 cup olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon lemon juice
extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
lemon wedge
crusty bread

Preparation

Blanch spinach. Drain immediately and squeeze out any excess moisture.
Soak breadcrumbs in the cold water, then squeeze out excess moisture. Discard water.
Bake walnuts for 5-7 minutes, until they are golden. Chop 2 tbsp of the walnuts and reserve for garnish.
Place spinach, breadcrumbs, walnuts, oil, garlic, lemon juice in blender and blend to obtain a smooth paste. Season with salt and pepper.
Spread puree onto plate, sprinkle with chopped walnuts, drizzle with oil and garnish with lemon wedges.
Serve with crusty bread.