A great creamed spinach balances the creaminess with the earthiness to ensure this classic side dish isn’t a stodgy eating experience. Our on-point UCOOK version features garlicky onions, crème fraîche, and perfectly wilted spinach. Savour with NOMU BBQ Rub-spiced strips, buttery gem squash, & sunflower seeds for crunch.
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
WHAT A GEM
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the gem squash on a roasting tray, cut-side up. Lightly drizzle with oil and season. Roast in the hot oven until soft, 25-30 minutes. At the halfway mark, pop a small knob of butter into each half and return to the oven for the remaining time.
THAT TOASTY TASTE
Place the sunflower seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
SAUTÉ AWAY
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil or a knob of butter. When hot, fry the Spinach until wilted, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the pan and season.
RAISE THE Spinach STANDARD
Return the pan, wiped down, to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Fry the Onion until soft, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the Garlic and fry until fragrant, 30-60 seconds (shifting constantly). Return the Spinach to the pan along with the crème fraîche and 100ml [150ml]|#7DA0D7 of warm water. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5-6 [6-7]|#7DA0D7 minutes until starting to thicken. Loosen with a splash of water if too thick. Remove and season.
BASTE THE STRIPS
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Ostrich strips dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the ostrich until browned, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). In the final 30 seconds, baste with a knob of butter and the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan, reserving any pan juices, and season.
HOPE YOU’RE HUNGRY!
Plate up the creamy Spinach alongside the BBQ-basted Ostrich. Serve with the roasted gem squash and garnish with the sunflower seeds. Dig in, Chef!
WHAT A GEM
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the gem squash on a roasting tray, cut-side up. Lightly drizzle with oil and season. Roast in the hot oven until soft, 25-30 minutes. At the halfway mark, pop a small knob of butter into each half and return to the oven for the remaining time.
THAT TOASTY TASTE
Place the sunflower seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
SAUTÉ AWAY
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil or a knob of butter. When hot, fry the Spinach until wilted, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the pan and season.
RAISE THE Spinach STANDARD
Return the pan, wiped down, to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Fry the Onion until soft, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the Garlic and fry until fragrant, 30-60 seconds (shifting constantly). Return the Spinach to the pan along with the crème fraîche and 100ml [150ml]|#7DA0D7 of warm water. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5-6 [6-7]|#7DA0D7 minutes until starting to thicken. Loosen with a splash of water if too thick. Remove and season.
BASTE THE STRIPS
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Ostrich strips dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the ostrich until browned, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). In the final 30 seconds, baste with a knob of butter and the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan, reserving any pan juices, and season.
HOPE YOU’RE HUNGRY!
Plate up the creamy Spinach alongside the BBQ-basted Ostrich. Serve with the roasted gem squash and garnish with the sunflower seeds. Dig in, Chef!
WHAT A GEM
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the gem squash on a roasting tray, cut-side up. Lightly drizzle with oil and season. Roast in the hot oven until soft, 30-35 minutes. At the halfway mark, pop a small knob of butter into each half and return to the oven for the remaining time.
THAT TOASTY TASTE
Place the sunflower seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
SAUTÉ AWAY
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil or a knob of butter. When hot, fry the Spinach until wilted, 4-5 minutes. Remove from the pan and season.
RAISE THE Spinach STANDARD
Return the pan, wiped down, to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Fry the Onion until soft, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the Garlic and fry until fragrant, 30-60 seconds (shifting constantly). Return the Spinach to the pan along with the crème fraîche and 200ml [250ml]|#7DA0D7 of warm water. Reduce the heat and simmer for 7-8 minutes until starting to thicken. Loosen with a splash of water if too thick. Remove and season.
BASTE THE STRIPS
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Ostrich strips dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the ostrich until browned, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). You may need to do this step in batches. In the final 30 seconds, baste with a knob of butter and the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan, reserving any pan juices, and season.
HOPE YOU’RE HUNGRY!
Plate up the creamy Spinach alongside the BBQ-basted Ostrich. Serve with the roasted gem squash and garnish with the sunflower seeds. Dig in, Chef!
WHAT A GEM
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the gem squash on a roasting tray, cut-side up. Lightly drizzle with oil and season. Roast in the hot oven until soft, 30-35 minutes. At the halfway mark, pop a small knob of butter into each half and return to the oven for the remaining time.
THAT TOASTY TASTE
Place the sunflower seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
SAUTÉ AWAY
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil or a knob of butter. When hot, fry the Spinach until wilted, 4-5 minutes. Remove from the pan and season.
RAISE THE Spinach STANDARD
Return the pan, wiped down, to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Fry the Onion until soft, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the Garlic and fry until fragrant, 30-60 seconds (shifting constantly). Return the Spinach to the pan along with the crème fraîche and 200ml [250ml]|#7DA0D7 of warm water. Reduce the heat and simmer for 7-8 minutes until starting to thicken. Loosen with a splash of water if too thick. Remove and season.
BASTE THE STRIPS
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Ostrich strips dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the ostrich until browned, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). You may need to do this step in batches. In the final 30 seconds, baste with a knob of butter and the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan, reserving any pan juices, and season.
HOPE YOU’RE HUNGRY!
Plate up the creamy Spinach alongside the BBQ-basted Ostrich. Serve with the roasted gem squash and garnish with the sunflower seeds. Dig in, Chef!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R154.34
for 4 servings · R38.59 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Spinach needs 600 gWhole Spinach 350 g 350 g at R19.99 · 1.71× packR34.27
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Gem Squash needs 4Gem Squash 1 kg R32.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R32.99
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Crème Fraîche needs 320 mlSour Cream 250 ml 250 ml at R38.99 · 1.28× packR49.91
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Garlic Cloves needs 2Baby Potatoes with Garlic & Herb Butter 350 g R22.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R22.99
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Sunflower Seeds needs 40 gSunflower Seeds 250 g 250 g at R44.99 · 16% of packR7.20
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Onions needs 2Cheese and Onion Rings and Balls Maize Snack 25 g R6.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R6.99
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- NOMU BBQ Rub
- Free-range Ostrich Strips
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for BBQ Ostrich & Creamed Spinach?
The preparation time for BBQ Ostrich & Creamed Spinach with roasted gem squash is between 30 and 45 minutes.
What is the total time required to make BBQ Ostrich & Creamed Spinach with roasted gem squash?
The total time required to make BBQ Ostrich & Creamed Spinach with roasted gem squash is between 40 and 50 minutes.
How many servings does BBQ Ostrich & Creamed Spinach provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in BBQ Ostrich & Creamed Spinach?
Creme Fraiche, Free-Range Ostrich Strips, Garlic, Gem Squash, NOMU BBQ Rub, Onion, Ostrich, Spinach, Sunflower Seeds
What is the nutritional information of BBQ Ostrich & Creamed Spinach?
Calories: 772, Carbs: 33 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 43 grams, Sugar: 13.4 grams, Salt: 1699 grams
How do I prepare BBQ Ostrich & Creamed Spinach?
SAUTÉ AWAY: Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil or a knob of butter. When hot, fry the spinach until wilted, 2-3 minutes. Remove from the pan and season. THAT TOASTY TASTE: Place the sunflower seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside. WHAT A GEM: Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the gem squash on a roasting tray, cut-side up. Lightly drizzle with oil and season. Roast in the hot oven until soft, 25-30 minutes. At the halfway mark, pop a small knob of butter into each half and return to the oven for the remaining time. HOPE YOU’RE HUNGRY!: Plate up the creamy spinach alongside the BBQ-basted ostrich. Serve with the roasted gem squash and garnish with the sunflower seeds. Dig in, Chef! BASTE THE STRIPS: Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the ostrich strips dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the ostrich until browned, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). In the final 30 seconds, baste with a knob of butter and the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan, reserving any pan juices, and season. RAISE THE SPINACH STANDARD: Return the pan, wiped down, to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Fry the onion until soft, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the garlic and fry until fragrant, 30-60 seconds (shifting constantly). Return the spinach to the pan along with the crème fraîche and 100ml [150ml]|#7DA0D7 of warm water. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5-6 [6-7]|#7DA0D7 minutes until starting to thicken. Loosen with a splash of water if too thick. Remove and season.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make BBQ Ostrich & Creamed Spinach?
Creme Fraiche, Free-Range Ostrich Strips, Garlic, Gem Squash, NOMU BBQ Rub, Onion, Ostrich, Spinach, Sunflower Seeds
How many calories does BBQ Ostrich & Creamed Spinach have?
772 calories
How much fat content does BBQ Ostrich & Creamed Spinach have?
grams