Frozen spinach

trailrider1963
trailrider1963 Posts: 69
edited October 1 in Recipes
What can I do with frozen spinach? I got carried away at the grocery store - I don't even like cooked greens. Is there any way to make it taste good?

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  • TNAJackson
    TNAJackson Posts: 686 Member
    Spinach Dip!
  • TNAJackson
    TNAJackson Posts: 686 Member
    Or hot spinach and artichoke dip... although I'm not sure how diet friendly that would be.
  • springtrio
    springtrio Posts: 429 Member
    Yep. Green Smoothie.

    Spinach Leaves
    Kale
    Chia Seeds
    Almond Milk + Ice and blend it up.
  • fbmandy55
    fbmandy55 Posts: 5,263 Member
    I put it in spaghetti sauce with ground turkey, yummo!
  • jgic2009
    jgic2009 Posts: 531 Member
    Make a quiche or frittata!
  • fitplease
    fitplease Posts: 647 Member
    Use to make an omlette!
  • Jennloella
    Jennloella Posts: 2,286 Member
    I put it in turkey meatloaf, spaghetti, light quiche, light mac and cheese, on pizza, etc....
  • cheflezlie
    cheflezlie Posts: 1
    I always look forward to leftover spinach so I can use it in an omelet the next day.

    Have you tried putting just a touch of nutmeg in it just before serving? It gives it a subtle, yummy flavor.
  • Rtrue18
    Rtrue18 Posts: 45
    Frozen spinach on its own doesnt even compare to the taste of fresh spinach (as all frozen veggies) You really need to put it into recipes. If you saute it with some garlic, mushrooms & onion and mix it with a little fat free cream cheese it makes a great wonton stuffer. You put a little scoop in the center of a wonton wrap, fold corners into a triangle, pinch the two outer edges to the shape of a wonton, then put on a cookie sheet sprayed with pan and bake at 425 degrees until golden brown and crispy (about 15-20 min). Also you can stuff mushroom caps (I like that with feta as well, you saute the mushroom stems in with the spinach and save the caps to stuff)...you can top with some parmesean cheese and bake for about 15 min at 350.
  • chrissypops
    chrissypops Posts: 112 Member
    If its fine spinach thats cubed. i put a couple in a drop of hot water in a cup to defrost slightly and add it to everything! spag bol, lasagne, casseroles , curries, anything because it just spreads out and looks like herbs :D xx
  • trailrider1963
    trailrider1963 Posts: 69
    Wow! I didn't imagine so many options - will definitely be trying at least some of these. Thanks, everyone.
  • GorillaNJ
    GorillaNJ Posts: 4,024 Member
    Yep. Green Smoothie.

    Spinach Leaves
    Kale
    Chia Seeds
    Almond Milk + Ice and blend it up.

    I love spinach... but I have to say that sounds nasty!
  • springtrio
    springtrio Posts: 429 Member
    Yep. Green Smoothie.

    Spinach Leaves
    Kale
    Chia Seeds
    Almond Milk + Ice and blend it up.

    I love spinach... but I have to say that sounds nasty!

    It's good for ya. Looks gross, tastes great!
  • MrsCon40
    MrsCon40 Posts: 2,351 Member
    Or hot spinach and artichoke dip... although I'm not sure how diet friendly that would be.

    It wouldn't.

    The other suggestions are great! I, personally, like to add it to pasta sauce. And nutmeg is awesome on it!
  • mandy_lynn
    mandy_lynn Posts: 165 Member
    I like to throw it in a pan with tomatoes and onions and eat as a side.
  • kunibob
    kunibob Posts: 608 Member
    Or hot spinach and artichoke dip... although I'm not sure how diet friendly that would be.

    It wouldn't.

    Normally, no, but...

    http://www.cleaneatingmag.com/Recipes/Recipe/Caramelized-Onion-Spinach-Artichoke-Dip.aspx

    Not exactly calorie-free, but 35 calories per 1/4 cup is way better than the original 180-calories-per-1/4-cup versions, so yay! :happy:
  • hazieo
    hazieo Posts: 40 Member
    I threw a few blocks/cubes into a pot of veggie soup today and it was lovely :)
    I usually throw it in with pasta, or else boil it and add some low fat creme cheese and mix it all up, yum!
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