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100 New Ways to Try Spinach

100 New Ways to Try Spinach

Updated December 27, 2019

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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

Credit: 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

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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

Credit: 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

Credit: 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

Credit: 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

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New Turkey Tetrazzini Recipe

Loads of spinach and mushrooms freshen up this classic.

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Radicchio Caesar Salad

Credit: 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

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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

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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

Credit: 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

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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

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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

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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

Credit: 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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Spinach Salad with Garlic-Cider Vinaigrette

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Spinach Salad with Garlic-Cider Vinaigrette Recipe

Cooked spinach can get soggy and lose flavor. Michael Mina opts to top raw spinach with a warm dressing, so the leaves lightly wilt; croutons soak up any liquid.

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BST Sandwiches

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BST Sandwiches Recipe

We replaced the traditional BLT's lettuce with baby spinach for an updated twist and an added punch of nutrients.

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Southern Tortellini Minestrone

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Southern Tortellini Minestrone Recipe

Use your favorite frozen greens in this soup, or substitute a bag of thoroughly washed fresh spinach.

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Lasagna-Style Baked Ziti

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Lasagna-Style Baked Ziti Recipe

Spinach and a blend of three cheeses shine in this family-friendly casserole.

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Warm Kale-and-Asiago Dip

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Spinach and Parmesan Fallen Soufflé

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Spinach Smoothies

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Creamy Spinach Mashed Potato Bake

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Green Smoothie Muffins

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New Turkey Tetrazzini

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Radicchio Caesar Salad

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Creamy Spinach Spirals

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Last-Minute Spinach Dip

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Crabmeat-and-Spinach Lasagna

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Quick Parsley-Spinach Salad

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Sausage and Spinach Risotto

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Spinach and Cheese Quiche

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Warm Spinach Salad

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Savory Spinach-Gorgonzola Custards

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Walnut Pizza with Arugula and Yellow Tomatoes

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Cavatappi with Spinach, Beans, and Asiago Cheese

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Creamed Winter Greens

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Stir-Fried Water Spinach with Garlic

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Spinach and Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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Garlicky Spinach

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Spinach-Potato Fritters

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Cider Vinegar-Spiked Steamed Baby Spinach

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Quick Chilled Pea Soup

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Orzo with Garlicky Spinach

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Spinach-Feta Frittatas

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