Spinach

BombolinaM
BombolinaM Posts: 561 Member
edited September 27 in Food and Nutrition
I love spinach fresh or frozen.. I am wondering if anyone has tips to help make spinach not taste so bitter. I am looking for something healthy. I already add garlic and I don't add salt to any of my foods. Please help.......Many Thanks @_@

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  • blondie76
    blondie76 Posts: 552 Member
    I bake my spinach with garlic and cottage cheese and egg white!!
  • nehtaeh
    nehtaeh Posts: 2,849 Member
    I love vinegar on my cooked spinach.
  • MelissaE27
    MelissaE27 Posts: 682 Member
    I fry it ont he stove about 1 minute in olive oil , lemon zest, and fresh garlic... ohh myy soooo tasty
  • Dnsnyder
    Dnsnyder Posts: 263 Member
    Incorporate it into dishes. Examples: egg white and spinach omelette, spinach and feta stuffed chicken breast.

    I bet it's good with light balsamic viniagrette too! =)
  • sammys1girly
    sammys1girly Posts: 1,045 Member
    I love vinegar too..and salt!:wink:
  • fitnesspirateninja
    fitnesspirateninja Posts: 667 Member
    Raw with olive oil and lemon juice!
  • Spinach is my favourite veg! I love a little grated fresh nutmeg with it - gorgeous
  • PhoenyxRising
    PhoenyxRising Posts: 68 Member
    Too funny- I just posted a new recipe with spinach in it the same time as you posted this topic... :P
  • txsarge17
    txsarge17 Posts: 50 Member
    I fry it ont he stove about 1 minute in olive oil , lemon zest, and fresh garlic... ohh myy soooo tasty

    That's my favorite way!!!!
  • wimom27
    wimom27 Posts: 19 Member
    I like raw spinach in salads or blended into a fruit smoothie!
  • TheBraveryLover
    TheBraveryLover Posts: 1,217 Member
    I've made spinach egg white omelet and love it! And sooo low cal! :)
  • mirgss
    mirgss Posts: 275 Member
    try it with garlic and red peppers...yum!
  • sophjakesmom
    sophjakesmom Posts: 904 Member
    I love spinach and strawberry salad with almonds and a sweet dressing (raspberry or poppy seed.) even better, my kids love it.
  • Missylydia
    Missylydia Posts: 304 Member
    I like to eat baby spinach in my salads and use lime juice as the dressing.
  • mangos4music
    mangos4music Posts: 126 Member
    i love spinach and fresh mushroom omelets. and i love sauteeing my spinach with some garlic and olive oil as well. maybe a lil bit of lemon juice? i know you said not so bitter but some flavors can surprise you. also, are you using baby spinach leaves? those are the yummiest lol
  • Last_15
    Last_15 Posts: 129
    Put spinach on top of chicken breast with a little parmesan cheese and bake at 350˚ for 20 minutes ~ yum!

    Or spinach salad with tuna, feta cheese and garbanzo beans is awesome!

    Raw spinach, egg white and rye toast, great breakfast!
  • AnnaPixie
    AnnaPixie Posts: 7,439 Member
    Buy BABY spinach, its sweet and easily eaten on its own, or with just some salt and pepper. I'm just about to have some with a steak.......yummy! :)

    :bigsmile:
  • kmae24
    kmae24 Posts: 1
    I put a little apple cider vinger in it and pepper!
  • jenhenning219
    jenhenning219 Posts: 385 Member
    i use fresh garlic and lemon zest and lemon juice
  • Add Tobasico sauce while you eat it. Flavor is not hot.
  • blondie76
    blondie76 Posts: 552 Member
    make spinach chips!!!
  • ChantalGG
    ChantalGG Posts: 2,404 Member
    I made some baby spinach yesterday and we all loved it. All i did was add 1/4 cup of chicken stock to a sauce pan, then filled in to the top with spinach and put the lid and then let it steam. I stirred it twice and then turn off the stove once it wilts.You can add salt and or garlic powder if you want.
  • penny39
    penny39 Posts: 266 Member
    Bump
  • Fernandomike
    Fernandomike Posts: 95 Member
    Buy BABY spinach, its sweet and easily eaten on its own, or with just some salt and pepper. I'm just about to have some with a steak.......yummy! :)

    :bigsmile:

    This. Baby spinach isn't at all bitter. It is useful in all kinds of ways, but since I eat at least one sandwich a day, the easiest way to use it is as a substitute for lettuce.
  • oxavecamourxo
    oxavecamourxo Posts: 270 Member
    a little bit of fresh squeezed orange juice, olive oil, & lemon juice makes a great dressing for raw spinach. It takes away the bitter flavor completely.
  • beckusjane
    beckusjane Posts: 112
    Here is my suggestion. Ive heard its gross but it works for me. When I eat my fresh spinach, I use about 1.5 cups and add 1/3 cup of mozzarella cheese then squirt some horseradish mustard on top and stir it all in. Sounds gross, tastes yummy:smile:
  • BombolinaM
    BombolinaM Posts: 561 Member
    Thank you all so much!! I can't wait to try the ideas! Yum
  • rockridge5203
    rockridge5203 Posts: 12 Member
    Try my Green Berry Blast Recipe!

    1 c soy or almond milk (lots of 'milk' choices nowadays!)
    1/2 c frozen spinach
    1 c frozen berries
    1/2--or 1 frozen banana to taste
    1 tbl almond butter
    1 tsp agave syrup or honey
    few sprinkles of stevia powder or drops (you can get stevia now at supermarkets and trader joes)
    blend til smooth..adjust seasoning to taste..can be delicious!
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