Spinach and Pepper Verrines

Cookinero 8 November 2022

How to cook Spinach and Pepper Verrines

Step 1

Wash the peppers, place on a baking sheet, drizzle with oil. Put in an oven preheated to 200 ° C for 15 minutes. Transfer the peppers to a plastic bag, tightly tie the neck. Let cool. Then remove the skin from the peppers, remove the core.

Step 2

Spinach and Pepper Verrines

While the peppers are baking, wash the spinach, place in a dry saucepan and put on a small fire. As soon as the leaves begin to wilt, remove from heat and squeeze well.

Step 3

Spinach and Pepper Verrines

Peel and mince the garlic. Wash cilantro and dill, dry and finely chop. Whip the roasted peppers, half the garlic and dill in a blender. Transfer to a bowl, add 1 tbsp. l. starch, 1 tbsp. l. cream, salt and pepper to taste. Mix.

Step 4

Spinach and Pepper Verrines

Rub the spinach leaves through a fine sieve. Add chopped cilantro, remaining garlic, starch and cream. Season with salt and pepper. Mix.

Step 5

Divide the spinach puree among the cups of the Tefal steamer. Gently fold the sweet pepper puree on top. Divide the shrimp into cups.

Step 6

Spinach and Pepper Verrines

Close the cups with lids and steam for 6 minutes. Before serving, you can decorate with herbs and lemon slices.

Spinach and Pepper Verrines - FAQ About Ingredients, Baking Time and Storage

Yes, you can use frozen spinach. Make sure to thaw it completely and squeeze out as much excess water as possible before using it in Step 2.
If you don't have a steamer, you can create a makeshift one! Place the cups in a heatproof dish and cover with foil. Then, place the dish in a larger pan with about an inch of simmering water. Cover the larger pan and steam for the same amount of time, 6 minutes.
Leftover verrines can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Ensure they are in airtight containers.
Absolutely! Simply omit the shrimp in Step 5 for a delicious vegetarian verrine. You could substitute with an extra layer of roasted vegetables or some crumbled feta cheese for added flavor.
Yes, you can substitute other fresh herbs. Parsley and chives work well. Use approximately the same amount of the substitute herbs.
Yes, you can prepare the spinach and pepper purees up to a day in advance. Store them separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator until ready to assemble and steam.
The recipe can easily be adjusted. Simply increase or decrease the amount of each ingredient proportionally based on the number of servings you desire. Keep the steaming time constant.

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