100 New Ways to Try Spinach

December 27, 2019
Photo: Leigh Beisch
Never let a bag of spinach go bad in the fridge ever again. Whether you're looking for a smoothie (like this healthy Spinach and Avocado blend), a casserole (we're obsessed with this Creamy Spinach Mashed Potato Bake), or a tailgate-worthy dip (everyone will love this Warm Spinach-Sweet Onion Dip with Country Ham), these recipes will you show you that spinach deserves a break from the salad bowl. Pick a few spinach recipes to try this week; you can thank us later.
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Warm Kale-and-Asiago Dip

Photo: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas 
Warm Kale-and-Asiago Dip Recipe
Bacon and trendy kale update the hot spinach dip.
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Spinach and Parmesan Fallen Soufflé

Becky Luigart-Stayner
Spinach and Parmesan Fallen Soufflé Recipe
Check your local farmers' market for the freshest spinach. Squeezing the cooked spinach removes excess moisture.

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Spinach Smoothies

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Lindsey Lower
Spinach Smoothies Recipe
Spinach, banana, and kiwi give a power boost to your day as key ingredients in these tasty Spinach Smoothies.
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Creamy Spinach Mashed Potato Bake

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Amy Burke
Creamy Spinach Mashed Potato Bake Recipe
Creamy Spinach Mashed Potato Bake gets its color and creaminess from baby spinach and herb-garlic cheese. The surprise crunch comes from toasted pecans.

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Green Smoothie Muffins

Photo: Ryan Moriarty 
Green Smoothie Muffins Recipe

A whole package of spinach gives these banana muffins their green hue.

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New Turkey Tetrazzini

Photo: Alison Miksch; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham 
New Turkey Tetrazzini Recipe

Loads of spinach and mushrooms freshen up this classic.

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Radicchio Caesar Salad

Photo: Stephen Devries; Styling: Lindsey Lower 
Radicchio Caesar Salad Recipe
Radicchio and baby spinach leaves replace romaine in Radicchio Caesar Salad.

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Creamy Spinach Spirals

Creamy Spinach Spirals Recipe
Serve 5-ingredient Creamy Spinach Spirals for a fun, kid-friendly appetizer.

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Last-Minute Spinach Dip

Photo: Antonis Achilleos
Last-Minute Spinach Dip Recipe
Combine store-bought hummus and frozen spinach for a super-easy dip.
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Crabmeat-and-Spinach Lasagna

Crabmeat-and-Spinach Lasagna Recipe
Press drained spinach between paper towels to absorb additional liquid.

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Quick Parsley-Spinach Salad

Photo: Jason Wallis; Styling: Cindy Barr 
Quick Parsley-Spinach Salad Recipe
Hyperspeed this super-seimple Quick Parsley-Spinach Salad by using pre-washed bagged baby spinach.

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Sausage and Spinach Risotto

Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross
Sausage and Spinach Risotto Recipe

Sweet Italian sausage, mushrooms, and spinach deliver substance and flavor to this one-dish meal of Sausage and Spinach Risotto.

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Spinach and Cheese Quiche

Photo: Ryan Benyi; Styling: Stephana Bottom
Spinach and Cheese Quiche Recipe
Make an easy spinach and cheese quiche for breakfast or brunch using frozen chopped spinach and a frozen or refrigerated pie crust shell.

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Warm Spinach Salad

Photo: Brian Woodcock; Styling: Cindy Barr 
Warm Spinach Salad Recipe
Warm Spinach Salad provides minimal effort and a tasty way to add greens to your meals.

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Savory Spinach-Gorgonzola Custards

Photo: Charles Walton; Styling: Cindy Manning Barr
Savory Spinach-Gorgonzola Custards Recipe
These delicious custards combine spinach and gorgonzola for a savory treat.
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Walnut Pizza with Arugula and Yellow Tomatoes

Randy Mayor; Melanie J. Clarke
Walnut Pizza with Arugula and Yellow Tomatoes Recipe
You can also use red tomatoes and spinach for this salad-topped pizza.

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Cavatappi with Spinach, Beans, and Asiago Cheese

HOWARD L. PUCKETT
Cavatappi with Spinach, Beans, and Asiago Cheese Recipe
The warm pasta slightly wilts the spinach and softens the cheese during tossing.

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Creamed Winter Greens

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Food Styling: Catherine Crowell Steele; Prop Styling: Thom Driver
Creamed Winter Greens Recipe

Two beloved dark leafy greens, spinach and lacinato kale, combine to bring deep, earthy flavor to this updated take on classic creamed spinach.

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Stir-Fried Water Spinach with Garlic

Photo: Iain Bagwell
Stir-Fried Water Spinach with Garlic Recipe

Look for water spinach (called rau muong or ong choy) in Asian markets. Regular spinach is a fine substitute, though it won't have the same silkiness.

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Spinach and Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Claire Spollen
Spinach and Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Jazz up those mashed potatoes by adding in healthy spinach and flavorful garlic. 

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Garlicky Spinach

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Claire Spollen
Garlicky Spinach Recipe

Add the spinach as soon as the garlic is golden so it won't burn.

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Spinach-Potato Fritters

Photo: Ryan Benyi; Styling: Gerri Williams for James Reps
Spinach-Potato Fritters Recipe

Enjoy the flavorful blend of spinach, potatoes, and eggs in these breakfast fritters. 

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Cider Vinegar-Spiked Steamed Baby Spinach

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Lindsey Lower 
Cider Vinegar-Spiked Steamed Baby Spinach Recipe
You can throw Cider Vinegar-Spiked Steamed Baby Spinach together in about five minutes. The cider-vinegar sets this veggie side apart and gives the baby spinach a subtle, sour flavor.

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Quick Chilled Pea Soup

Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr
Quick Chilled Pea Soup Recipe
Blending a handful of spinach into the soup enhances the green color and adds subtle earthy notes.

 

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Orzo with Garlicky Spinach

Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr
Orzo with Garlicky Spinach Recipe
We added spinach and minced garlic to our base recipe for orzo and the results are fantastic. Make this quick side of Orzo with Garlicky Spinach to complement your favorite entree.

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Spinach-Feta Frittatas

Photo: Ryan Benyi; Styling: Gerri Williams for James Reps
Spinach-Feta Frittatas Recipe
Made in muffins pans, Spinach-Feta Frittatas provide a nutritious and delicious breakfast on-the-go.

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Baby Spinach Salad with Blue Cheese

Photo: Antonis Achilleos; Styling: Gerri Williams for James Reps
Baby Spinach Salad with Blue Cheese Recipe
For a simple side salad, Baby Spinach Salad with Blue Cheese tosses together in only 10 minutes.
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Fennel and Spinach Salad with Shrimp and Balsamic Vinaigrette

Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross
Fennel and Spinach Salad with Shrimp and Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe
Red grape tomatoes add pops of color to this fresh spinach salad with shrimp. Add Fennel and Spinach Salad with Shrimp and Balsamic Vinaigrette to your weeknight menu when you need something quick, fresh and light.

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Butternut Squash Ravioli with Spinach Pesto

Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross
Butternut Squash Ravioli with Spinach Pesto Recipe
Butternut Squash Ravioli with Spinach Pesto uses supermarket wonton wrappers to create a shortcut weeknight ravioli treat.

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Always-Requested Spinach Dip

Always-Requested Spinach Dip Recipe
Serve this spinach dip in a bread bowl for a perfect presentation that will impress your party guests.
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Baby Potatoes with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette

Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr
Baby Potatoes with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette Recipe
A Warm Bacon Vinaigrette lightly dresses Baby Potatoes and spinach for a tasty--and fast--side dish.

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Blue Cheese-Bacon-Spinach Dip

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr 
Blue Cheese-Bacon-Spinach Dip Recipe
The bold flavor of blue cheese and saltiness of the bacon give a creative punch to your average spinach dip. Serve Blue Cheese-Bacon-Spinach Dip with celery sticks for an added crunch.