Easy Spinach Recipes to Make at Home
Eating spinach may not give you muscles like Popeye, but when you try these tasty recipes, you'll soon see why the sailor man was so obsessed with spinach. It's one of the most versatile veggies around, as you'll see from these spinach recipes.
Vegetarian Spinach Recipes
Spinach is packed with nutrients, so it's a great addition to any vegetarian dish. From curries to pasta dishes, there are so many great ways to serve spinach. Check out some of our favourite vegetarian delights:
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Family-Friendly Spinach Recipes
Kids can be notoriously difficult when it comes to getting their five a day. We've carefully selected these family-friendly recipes that everyone will love. Start a lifelong relationship with veggies with these great dishes:
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Quick Spinach Recipes
Get dinner on the table in a flash with these quick and easy spinach recipes. They take just minutes to prepare, but they taste like you've been working on them for hours — that's how good they are!
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Spicy Spinach Recipes
People around the world love spinach, and it makes its way into some great spicy dishes. Toss it into a comforting dhal or let it add some wholesome greenery to a curry. Here are our favourite spinach recipes for heat-lovers:
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All you need to know about spinach
Spinach Recipe FAQs
How to cook spinach?
You don't need to cook spinach for long. Just blanch it in boiling water until it wilts. Young leaves will take less time than older leaves.
Can you freeze spinach?
Yes, but don't freeze raw spinach. Instead, chop it up and blanch it first. Use your frozen spinach in curries and sauces, not salads.
Can you eat spinach raw?
Of course, especially baby spinach. Spinach is one of our favourite salad veggies. Just make sure to wash it first, as there may be a bit of soil clinging to the leaves.
Is reheating spinach safe?
It's better to avoid reheating spinach too many times. Once is okay, but if you keep reheating it, the nitrates in the vegetable may start to become harmful.
How do you cook spinach without losing nutrients?
Cook it as lightly as possible — just a quick bath in boiling water is all it takes. Overboiling is what usually causes veggies to lose nutrients.
How do you store fresh spinach?
Refrigerate your spinach in a bag or airtight container. It will usually keep for up to a week. If it's gone soggy in the fridge, don't eat it.
How do you wash and clean spinach properly?
With baby spinach, you might get away with a quick rinse. If you've got a bunch of spinach, it's best to soak it in cold water and rinse it carefully. Pat the leaves dry when you're done.
What's the difference between baby spinach and regular spinach?
Baby spinach is harvested sooner than regular spinach. The leaves are sweeter and more tender. Baby spinach is ideal for salads, while regular spinach might be a bit too tough.
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