5 Ways to Enjoy Spinach

Sharing some of my favorite ways to enjoy spinach at meals and tips for adding this super food to your mediterranean diet inspired lifestyle.

Spinach is a Super Food

This dark, leafy green vegetable is a nutrition powerhouse and makes a great addition to a balanced diet and lifestyle.

Some of the benefits of spinach include –

• fiber
• iron
• calcium
• potassium
• cancer fighting antioxidants

Nutrition Tip –

Since spinach is a plant based source of iron, combining it with Vitamin C at meals will help improve iron absorption. For example, sprinkle sautéed spinach with a little lemon juice or enjoy a glass of lemon water with meals containing spinach.

5 of My Favorite Ways to Enjoy Spinach

I try to include leafy greens daily into my meals. Here are some of my favorite ways to use spinach…

Egg and Spinach Muffins

One of my favorite things to meal prep for a grab & go breakfast! Grab the easy Egg Muffin Recipe here.

If muffins aren’t your thing, a handful of spinach cooked with scrambled eggs is a simple and flavorful way to incorporate more greens into your day.

Spinach Salads

Raw spinach isn’t for everyone, but if you like it, this Almond, Apple & Spinach Salad is perfect for this time of year. Hearty, filling and packed with flavor, it’s simple to make and delicious to eat!

Added Into Soup

I love when spinach cooks down into a soup. It adds so much flavor, texture and a bright color to soup.

This White Bean and Spinach Soup is a staple at my house, especially in the fall and winter months. The recipe is easy and so filling that it easily makes an entire meal on it’s own.

Sneak into Smoothies

My kids don’t like spinach but I’m not giving up! Once a week they enjoy a smoothie and I tend to sneak a handful of spinach in when they aren’t looking. I like mixing it with frozen pineapple and 1/2 a banana…they never even taste the spinach.

Here are some great Tips for Making Healthy Smoothies if you are looking for new ideas.

Simply Sautéed

Simply sautéing some spinach in a pan with some olive oil, a touch of lemon and pepper is one of my favorite side dishes at dinner time. It’s easy and quick.

Just a little tip when cooking spinach – a handful of spinach cooks down to the smallest amount. I use about 2 cups of raw spinach per person when sautéing.

Do you have a favorite spinach recipe?

If so please share below, I’m always looking for new recipes to try.