By Jennifer Restuccio, a recent ASU Nutrition Student
Spinach is in season! If you’re anything like I am, you love buying spinach but have trouble eating it before it goes bad. But, I must change my ways! Have you noticed how healthy this leafy green is for you and me?
Spinach is one of the healthiest leafy greens you can eat. It’s high in carotenoids, vitamin C, Vitamin K1, folic acid, iron, calcium, manganese, and magnesium.
Spinach is perfect for getting much-needed vitamins during winter. Vitamins A and C help strengthen the immune system and protect us from catching colds.
Many of us find it hard to incorporate spinach into our diets in a way that we enjoy. A plain spinach salad is something that few people look forward to eating. I don’t know about you, but I’d rather consume spinach in a dish that makes my mouth water!
There are so many ways to cook spinach that we wouldn’t normally think of without the help of the internet.
Whether you like spinach frozen, canned, or fresh, these recipes will help you get creative with your greens when you’re ready to eat them.
So, without further ado, here’s 50 ways to eat spinach!
- Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie)
- Spinach with Sesame and Garlic
- Spinach and Leek White Bean Soup
- Chickpeas and Spinach
- Spinach Lentil Soup
- Sautéed Spinach with Bacon and Onions
- Spinach and Rice (Spanakorizo)
- Broiled Oysters with Spinach and Brown Butter Hollandaise
- Spinach Turkey Meatballs
- Sautéed Spinach with Cranberries and Feta
- Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing
- Spinach Alfredo Sauce
- Spinach and Tofu Salad with Peanut-Miso Dressing
- Spinach Tempeh Salad with Tahini Dressing
- Spinach Beef Macaroni Bake
- Simple Spinach Fruit Smoothie
- Spinach Red Lentil Bean Curry
- Strawberry Cucumber Spinach Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
- Creamed Spinach Casserole
- Spinach Artichoke Zucchini Bites
- Garlic Lemon Spinach
- Crispy Spinach Chips
- Easy White Spinach Pizza
- Creamed Spinach Stuffed Salmon
- Greek Spinach Veggie Burgers
- Spinach and Carrot Curry
- Spinach Meatloaf
- Spinach Stuffing Balls
- Spinach and Prosciutto Frittata Muffins
- Creamy Spinach and Red Pepper Chicken
- Spinach and Bean Casserole
- Lemon Parmesan Spinach Risotto
- Creamy Spinach Turkey Enchiladas
- Baby Spinach Salad with Mandarin Orange and Red Onions
- Spinach Salad with Beets Candied Pecans and Goat Cheese
- Tomato Spinach and Basil Soup
- Instant Pot Spinach Dal
- Spinach and Cheese Bagel Strata
- Chicken Florentine with Spinach
- Sausage and Spinach Crustless Quiche
- Spinach and Feta Crockpot Lasagna
- Spinach and Mushroom Quinoa
- Brown Spinach Rice (Check Rice)
- Chickpeas and Spinach Tapas
- Sweet Potato Spinach and Bacon Breakfast Hash
- Roasted Butternut Squash with Onions Spinach and Craisins
- Gnocchi with Spinach and Pepper Sauce
- Southwestern Egg Rolls with Salsa Dipping Sauce
- Idaho Potato Spinach Balls
- Creamy Broccoli Spinach Soup with Greek Yogurt
Sources:
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/foods/spinach
For more awesome recipes be sure to check out the Fill Your Plate recipe section