Super leaf spinach isn’t just for Popeye. Available all year round, hug the green stuff and include spinach in your meals to add color, flavor, and a dash of vitamins A and C.
Whether you choose a bag of fresh stuff or handy cubes made from frozen leaves, it’s a wonderfully versatile vegetable. Think of salads, Smoothies, Soups and sauces, to pasta, Curries and cake. Spinach is good friends with many other ingredients, including nutmeg, garlic, Eggs and cheese.
Check out these easy spinach recipes to see how to celebrate it raw and how to make spinach in a variety of delicious ways.
Gorgeous baby spinach adds a vibrant pop of color to this healthy brunch favorite that’s good enough for dinner too. Fill up with the combination of ingredients you have in the fridge, roll up and enjoy.
That ridiculously comforting number that adds to the convenience of frozen spinach is a delight personified. Creamed spinach is paired with a cheesy oat topping to create the ultimate side dish. Love these leftovers on a pizza, in a frittata or even on toast.
Fresh baby spinach leaves are a staple for salads. Use them whole, shred or shred for extra texture. Here, simply served with good extra virgin olive oil and lemon, they are the perfect base for spicy citrus and gnarled garlic chicken kebabs.
Choose your ingredients wisely and you won’t need many to create a winning dish. This 5-ingredient wonder is on the table in less than 20 minutes and is a surefire hit. Creamy paneer, toasted cashews, and wilted spinach with a dash of curry paste and a little onion are all you need for a popping dinner.
Mix things up on the pasta front and go green! Adding spinach to your pasta dough not only adds color, it adds nutritional value and is fun. Get little hands involved in this easy pasta recipe that you can make and dry the day before if you want to get further.
Think retro with this super-simple all-in-one traybake. Flavorful spinach and garlic make a nice green bed for juicy salmon filled with creamy prawns. Easy to scale up or down, this is an absolute weekday winner.
Get back to Jamie’s roots with this love affair – the recipe Jamie made for a TV documentary at The River Cafe all those years ago when the Naked Chef was born. Spinach and ricotta is a classic combo, and this is the perfect show stopper for a special occasion.
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