Spinach Recipes
Like many items in our modern produce departments, spinach is easily available year round, but it’s actually in season during spring.
Spinach is really easy to grow and does super well during the spring, but it bolts (or goes to seed) really quickly during the hotter summer months.
Spinach tastes great served raw in a variety of salads and has a very mild taste. It offers a lot of nutrients in its vibrant, green leaves and is a great plant-based source of iron.
When cooked, you might find that spinach can take on a sweet and mildly bitter taste. Add spinach to soups or casseroles, egg dishes, and so many more recipes. Spinach is truly an incredibly versatile green thanks to its mild taste.
Purchase spinach that has dark, crisp green leaves. Yellowing leaves are on their way to spoiling.
Pre-packaged spinach is incredibly convenient as it is often pre-washed, but be careful to look for crushed or wilting leaves and always choose the expiration date that is farthest in the future.
Did you know you can freeze spinach? Freezing spinach is really simple, and handy if you would like to have extra vegetables stored in your freezer. Head to my post about How to Freeze Spinach to read about the 4 different ways I like to freeze spinach and several ideas for what to make using your frozen spinach!
