tasty spinach recipes

• Spinach is nutritious and an essential vegetable.
• Spinach is enriched with vitamins A and C and packed with iron and calcium.
• Spinach can be incorporated into many dishes like breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks.
• Spinach can be used to make salads, soups, pies, dips and other spinach-based recipes.
• Spinach salads can be made with additions like springtime strawberries and lemon poppy seed dressing or crispy bacon and hard-boiled eggs.
• Cooked spinach can be served as a healthy side dish for steak, similar to a steakhouse-style dish.
• Creamy spinach dips can be made to serve as a party dip with different variations like spinach artichoke dip, spinach artichoke cups, spinach artichoke calzones, and the spinach artichoke tuna noodle casserole.
• Spinach pies can be made, especially in Greek cooking, with herbs and feta mixtures and wrapped with crispy phyllo dough.
• Spinach quiche is another delectable recipe that can be used for breakfast or brunch.
• Chicken gnocchi soup can be prepared to add a pop of color and nutrition to family dinners.
• Italian wedding soup, made with fresh veggies like spinach and carrots, and tender meatballs, is a perfect starter dish for a special occasion.
• Frozen spinach can be used to prepare cheesy spinach calzones with ingredients like mozzarella and parmesan cheese and onions and garlic.
• Reese’s spinach salad is a unique spinach salad made with caramelized onions and mushrooms, crispy bacon, and hard-boiled eggs.
• The webpage contains recipe links to a total of eight spinach-based recipes:
  • Spinach-Artichoke Dip.
  • Spinach Pie.
  • Strawberry Spinach Salad.
  • Spinach Quiche.
  • Chicken Gnocchi Soup.
  • Spinach-Artichoke Cups.
  • Italian Wedding Soup.
  • Reese’s Spinach Salad.

• Recipe for Spinach Artichoke Dip
• Recipe uses frozen spinach (10 oz), cream cheese (8 oz), sour cream (1/3 cup), mayonnaise (1/4 cup), garlic (2 cloves, minced), artichoke hearts (14 oz can, drained, roughly chopped), Parmesan cheese (1/2 cup, shredded), and mozzarella cheese (1 cup, shredded, divided)
• Preheat the oven to 375F
• Squeeze as much water as possible from the spinach
• Beat cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise in a bowl with a hand mixer for 1-2 minutes, until light and fluffy
• Add garlic, artichokes, Parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup of the mozzarella, and squeezed spinach to the bowl; mix with a spatula until well combined
• Spread the mixture into a 9” oven-safe skillet or a 9×9” baking dish; top with the remaining mozzarella and bake for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly and browned on top
• Comments include tips for modifying the recipe:
  • Bacon can be added
  • Ranch dressing mix can be added
  • Lump crab meat can be added
  • Fresh spinach can be used instead of frozen spinach
  • Whipped cream cheese can be purchased at the store if a mixer is not available
  • Mascarpone or fat-free Greek yogurt can be used instead of cream cheese
• One comment mentions using 8 different cheeses in a spinach artichoke dip recipe
• Another comment mentions serving the dip with homemade bread
• Commenters discuss the taste and appearance of the dip

• Users suggest sautéing spinach with onions or garlic to cook.
• Garlic is suggested as an alternative to onions.
• Steaming spinach for about 1-2 minutes is also suggested.
• Raw spinach can be added to lentil or vegetable stews/soups/curries.
• Spinach quickly cooks in soups and adds nutrition. Examples include lentil curry/dal or lentil soup.
• Mushrooms make a great addition to spinach and onion sauté.
• Quick sauté: Sauté onions and mushrooms until soft, then add spinach at the end.
• Fresh spinach can be torn or chopped and then added to hot dishes to wilt.
• Spinach pairs well with tomato paste and soy sauce with sautéed tempeh dish.
• A boiled cup of vegetable broth and a cup of cous cous can be mixed, removed from heat and covered for ten minutes, then chopped spinach tossed with olive oil, raisins, and lemon juice can be stirred in.
• A suggested spinach breakfast is scrambled eggs with spinach stirred in before cooking; potatoes and vegan sausage can also be added.
• Wilted spinach salad can be made with heated olive oil mixed with garlic and vermouth or vinegar poured over spinach then topped with complementary ingredients like walnuts, onions, or pomegranate seeds.
• Spinach can be used in rice dishes, pasta dishes, fried potatoes, and soups.
• Spinach salad with asian pear and avocado or topped with spicy sesame dressing.
• A vegan spinach pasta recipe with coconut milk and tomato base.
• Spinach and feta stuffed mushrooms.
• Tricolor spinach and cheese stuffed chicken breast.
• Spinach and artichoke dip.
• Spinach quiche with goat cheese and sweet potato crust.
• Pulled pork sliders with apple bacon slaw and spinach for toppings.
• Spinach and goat cheese lasagna rolls.
• Spinach and feta stuffed bell pepper with cauliflower rice.
• Spicy cod with spinach cous cous.
• Zucchini lasagna with spinach and cheese.
• Quinoa bowl with lemon tahini sauce, topped with spinach, avocado, brussel sprouts, and chickpeas.
• Spinach stuffed turkey burger.
• Vegan gluten-free spinach brownies with almond flour.
• Spinach and mushroom frittata.

• Reddit post asking for easy spinach recipes
• Timestamped 2 years ago on r/cookingforbeginners
• User wanted to add more spinach to their diet and asked for simple recipes
• User stated that salads with spinach were getting boring
• User wanted ideas for 1-2 serving recipes apart from salads and omelets
• Users offered various recipe ideas:
  • Adding spinach to spaghetti sauce
  • Sautéing spinach with garlic
  • Making quesadillas with garlic spinach
  • Steaming spinach with melted butter and salt
  • Making saag paneer
  • Making pesto pasta, garlic sesame stir fry, pici pasta, purple smoothie, palak paneer, and tofu scramble
  • Stuffed chicken breasts with spinach, feta, and cream cheese mixture, wrapped in bacon and baked
  • Adding spinach to pasta or ramen dishes, or to stir-fry/rice bowl type meals
  • Making spinach salad with chicken, cheese, cucumber, sun roasted tomato dressing, and sunflower seeds
  • Making Korean-style spinach by blanching spinach for 1 minute, then mixing with salt, garlic, and sesame oil
  • Adding spinach to pasta dishes with meat sauce, lasagna, or stuffed shells
  • Adding spinach to grilled cheese sandwiches with sliced tomato
  • Making spinach and ricotta lasagne
  • Making spinach gomae with sugar, soy sauce, sake (optional), and mirin (rice vinegar)
  • Microwaving spinach and eating it
  • Making cream and cheese spinach pasta sauce with garlic, herbs, and either chicken or salmon
  • Adding spinach to lentil soups
  • Adding spinach to morning hash browns with mushrooms and parmesan cheese
  • Making spinach balls by using spinach instead of meat in a meatball recipe
  • Making caprese salad with heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella balls, and balsamic glaze
  • Making mini bean and cheese tacos with chopped spinach
  • Cooking spinach with garlic, onions, bell peppers, and cannellini beans
  • Including spinach in smoothies, stir fry dishes, and soups
  • Making a spinach side dish with grated Parmesan, curry powder, garlic powder, and salt.

• The Reddit Cooking thread was posted 8 years ago
• OP had some tasty spinach at a restaurant and wants to find better ways to prepare it
• Users shared various recipes to prepare spinach, including sautéing, using in omelets, salads, soups, stuffing pastries, and making creamed spinach or chicken florentine
• User suggested using bacon grease to sauté onions, garlic, and spinach and topping with cheese
• User suggested sautéing fresh baby spinach with garlic as a simple but tasty approach
• Spinach can be paired with pasta, rice, potatoes, or scrambled eggs
• User suggested adding cream cheese and Parmesan to spinach dishes
• User suggested seasoning spinach dishes with freshly grated nutmeg instead of salt
• One user prefers raw spinach in salads and dislikes mushy cooked spinach
• User shared a photo of scrambled eggs with spinach added
• Users discussed the benefits of cooking spinach, such as retaining its nutrients and reducing the size of the leaves
• User suggested adding sultanas and roasted pine nuts to spinach to make it more flavorful
• One user gave a list of all the things they use spinach for, including hotpot and congee
• Several users expressed enthusiasm for spinach and shared personal anecdotes about preparing it
• Some users agreed with others’ suggestions for preparing spinach
• Some users expressed concern about adding too much salt to spinach dishes
• One user clarified that baby spinach cooks faster than mature spinach

Additional notes:

• Many comments were about people’s own personal experiences with preparing spinach and provided anecdotes or advice
• Most suggestions were for sautéing spinach with some sort of flavoring or seasoning
• Some users preferred spinach raw, either in salads or other dishes, while others enjoyed it cooked
• Some users added other ingredients to their spinach dishes to make them more flavorful or varied
• Only a few comments provided specific measurements or instructions for cooking with spinach

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