Do we even have to tell you why spinach is really really good for you? We hope not! But since not all of us know of many spinach dishes to make, we’ve made a great list of iron-rich ideas!
It’s available all year round, but it’s best consumed when fresh in the spring and early summer. It’s a total energy booster, which makes it invaluable in my book. My trusty cookbook needs all the energy it can get. Find out more about the health benefits of spinach here and if you’re all good to go, let’s see some spinach dishes you simply must try!
8 spinach dishes to make asap
1. Cauliflower and spinach crustless quiche
Welcome to the hearty and nutritious crustless veggie quiche! Starring: eggs, cauliflower, and spinach. In other words, a delicious vegetarian egg pie, which from the vegetarian point of view has it all. If you don’t believe us, just give it a try. It won’t take much.
2. Creamy salmon with spinach
You first fry the fillets for this one, but then, continue by cooking an incredibly savory garlic-onion sauce. And you do that using the juices left from frying the fillets. Some of the best flavors are left in there. Enrich them even more with melted butter, sun-dried tomatoes, heavy cream, and parmesan. Incredibly tasty, you’ll see!
3. Spinach pasta with toasted mix nuts
A delicious treat which should be on each vegetarian’s plate wishing to replenish the body’s carb supplies. It’s al dente-cooked spinach pasta tossed in a pan with a lot of nutritious vegetable goodies. A special mention goes to the healthy and crunchy toasted mixed nuts. Serve topped with parmesan.
4. Spinach and cheese bread
Make your own dough for this super bread, or you can use one from the store. We’ll make our own, though. The stuffing mixture of cooked spinach and cottage cheese make this dish a truly special one. This can be served in many, many ways, but we let you elaborate on this.
5. Anchovy and spinach cannelloni
With this hearty, cheesy, and creamy cannelloni pasta you must give special attention to the stuffing. Use spinach and make it extra-cheesy with feta and parmesan. Give it extra-flavor with garlic, oregano, and nutmeg. Top with a tasty anchovy and parmesan mixture. For an even tangier touch, lay the tubes on a bed of canned tomatoes.
6. Spinach and feta salad in tomato halves
This is a regular spinach and feta salad served in a tomato bowl. You can have it as a light snack regarding the hour of the day because it has just a few calories.
7. Spinach and gruyere cake
This one is not exactly easy, but believe us, it’s worth all the effort. You need to cook the spinach in milk and then mix it with a creamy mixture of butter and flour. Add yolks and make this really cheesy with Gruyere and parmesan. You can also, increase the creaminess factor with sour cream. Let’s get on with it!
