Ideas for Spinach?

curvygirly911 · October 2013

Hi there,

My iron is also very low and I started taking multivitamins. This might sound silly but I started taking Flintstones for children since they are the only ones I can stomach

Anywho I recently started using spinach as well and I am going through about two boxes of baby spinach a week now.

I usually throw it in a fry pan with some Pam 0 calorie spray and just swish it around until it's cooked. Believe me when I say that three cups of spinach fresh look like about 3 tbsp after you've had them on the stove for a bit. This makes it so easy for me to put into omelettes or sandwiches. The more you heat it up the smaller it becomes so if you want to make it more visual then you can also stir it for less time.
I add this to pastas, sandwiches, omelettes, wraps, you name it.
I also blend it into a smoothie and though you can see it you def can't taste it provided there's enough fruit in it to mask the taste.

Trust me when I say that your son won't notice there is spinach in his food if you heat it up on the stove like I mentioned. I go through three cups a day with this method.

Frankie_Felinius · October 2013

My two favorite uses for spinach:

Salad with spinach and arugula as the base, diced watermelon, feta cheese and balsamic vinegar/olive oil dressing. This is so frickin' good. Sounds weird, but it is a punch in the kisser of flavors!

Chicken breasts stuffed with a mixture of spinach/garlic/feta and a little bit of something to bind it (mayo/plain yogurt/sour cream)

makalashow1 · October 2013

Get a little olive oil in a pan, or skillet , when the oil is hot add fresh Spinach a pinch of salt , (kosher or flor de sal, sea salt,) and once the spinach is wilted , add just a splash a tiny one of fresh ginger juice,......enjoy !!

AllyCatXandi · October 2013

Here are a few recipes I've tried that turned out delicious:

http://ifoodreal.com/turkey-spinach-quinoa-casserole/
^ Reeaaaaaallly filling, let me tell you.

http://www.skinnymom.com/2012/07/25/skinny-chicken-florentine/
^ Has that wonderful richness without going calorie-overboard.

http://www.manilaspoon.com/2012/08/spinach-quiche-cups.html
^ Quite good for breakfast.

kaned_ferret · October 2013

I use it raw as a base for salad then shove allsorts on top, my most recent is pomegranite seeds, spring onions, tomato, prawns and some sweet chilli sauce, yum! If fact I haven't even starting cooking with it yet, I just love it raw

Icelands has just started doing 300g bags for £1 so it's very affordable, and I prefer the spinach to regular salad as the leaves are more robust so it's a more substantial meal (it's my go-to work lunch) whilst still being low cal.

lauren3101 · October 2013

Spinach is pretty versatile.

I put it raw in salads.

I mix it with cream cheese and stuff it into chicken breasts

You can also put it in pasta - spinach and ricotta go great together with pasta

And I also like it in an omelette (or scrambled egg) - spinach, onion and mushroom with a little bit of cheese is lovely

padams2359 · October 2013

Sautéed with a little garlic and olive oil. Add this to grilled chicken breast in a wrap. I also use a little plain non-fat Greek yogurt that I have added some greek seasonings to.

Shivpea · October 2013

Line a dish with filo pastry. Roast some butternut squash. Wilt your spinach. mash the squash with the spinach with a few added chillie flakes. put in the dish lined with the filo pastry, once cooked an optional extra is to add a few pomegranate seeds, looks and tastes yum!!

MinimalistShoeAddict · October 2013

I am probably the most picky eater I know and hate most condiments.

My favorite spinach recipe involves washing it, and putting it on a plate raw. I prefer my broccoli the same way

emblu · October 2013

Curry!!! or veg enchiladas, quiche, soup........... experiment but curry is my fav n homemade means its healthy as well as tasty

g2214n · October 2013

How about few handfuls of fresh spinach, bunch of basil, cup of extra virgin olive oil, 50 g of pine nuts, 50g of parmigiano reggiano(may be more) squeeze of lemon and pinch of salt - blitz and have dressing - for salads, spoonful to your soup, over chicken/fish, mixed in with grilled veg or as a spread over sandwich??
Also you may consider to incorporate lentils/soy beans/ sesame seeds(tahini) dried fruits(figs/prunes) liver(pate).

MelissaPhippsFeagins · October 2013

How about few handfuls of fresh spinach, bunch of basil, cup of extra virgin olive oil, 50 g of pine nuts, 50g of parmigiano reggiano(may be more) squeeze of lemon and pinch of salt - blitz and have dressing - for salads, spoonful to your soup, over chicken/fish, mixed in with grilled veg or as a spread over sandwich??
Also you may consider to incorporate lentils/soy beans/ sesame seeds(tahini) dried fruits(figs/prunes) liver(pate).

Use less olive oil, take out the pine nuts, add lots of tomato, thyme and oregano to the mix and this is a great spaghetti sauce. Put it over spaghetti squash ans serve with homemade meatballs, but DO NOT tell my kids about the spaghetti squash OR the spinach or I'll never speak to you again.

Capt_Apollo · October 2013

one of my favorite salads is fresh spinach with some craisins and feta cheese, and honey mustard dressing.

Frankie_Felinius · October 2013

one of my favorite salads is fresh spinach with some craisins and feta cheese, and honey mustard dressing.

Oooh, I have to try that. My fave is spinach, watermelon, feta and balsamic and I think yours has the same kinda flavor thing going on. Sweet & tangy and what not.

k8mcminn · October 2013

Put a bag of baby spinach in a microwave safe bowl, add a tsp of grated fresh ginger, a shredded carrot, one clove of crushed garlic and a dash of sesame oil.Cover and zap for 2 minutes on high until just wilted.