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What can I do with a whole bag of spinach?
From dips to salads to desserts (for real), here are our favorite ways to finish off that bag of greens.
- Sauces and Dips. Avocado Spinach Artichoke Dip. Share on Pinterest.
- Soups and Salads. Creamy Broccoli Spinach Soup With Greek Yogurt.
- Breakfast. Morning Green Smoothie.
- Lunch and Dinner. Paleo and Whole30 Spinach Quiche.
Can you freeze bags of fresh spinach?
Just pick out any icky leaves, place the fresh spinach leaves in a Ziploc freezer bag, squeeze out as much air as possible, and place it in the freezer. It doesn’t get much easier! You can also puree and freeze your spinach.
How do you preserve spinach?
- Step 1: Line the bottom of your container with dry paper towels.
- Step 2: Layer your dry spinach in the container on top of the paper towel. Dry is the key word here.
- Step 3: Remove any bad leaves.
- Step 4: Close the lid and store spinach in the refrigerator.
How do you store spinach in the freezer?
How to Freeze Spinach (Blanched)
- Squeeze excess water out of the spinach (I squeeze portions in my hand over the strainer).
- Transfer to freezer containers or a muffin pan lined with parchment paper liners.
- Freeze for 3 hours. If using the muffin pan method, transfer to freezer bags once spinach has frozen solid.
What food goes well with spinach?
Flavor pairings Cheese, cream, and eggs have a natural affinity to spinach, adding richness and smoothing its minerally flavor. Good choices include ricotta, goat cheese, mozzarella, Cheddar, Jack, feta, melting cheeses like Swiss, Emmental, and Gruyère, and hard grating cheeses like Parmesan and Asiago.
Can cooked spinach be frozen?
How long does cooked spinach last in the freezer? Properly stored, it will maintain best quality for 10 to 12 months, but will remain safe beyond that time. The freezer time shown is for best quality only – cooked spinach that has been kept constantly frozen at 0°F will keep safe indefinitely.
Do I have to blanch spinach before freezing?
Spinach and other greens need to be blanched before freezing. This helps retain the color and nutrition. Bring enough water to cover your spinach to a boil.
Do you need to blanch spinach before freezing?
Blanching Spinach for Freezing Spinach and other greens need to be blanched before freezing. This helps retain the color and nutrition. Bring enough water to cover your spinach to a boil.
What is the best way to preserve spinach?
The fastest and easiest way to preserve spinach is to freeze it direct from the garden. This can be done directly without blanching or by blanching first via a quick boil or a steam blanch.
What happens if you leave spinach in the bag?
Warning: Avoid leaving packaged spinach inside the original bag or container since it usually traps moisture and will spoil faster. Seal the spinach inside of the container. Place the dry spinach leaves on top of the paper towels to help absorb any moisture that’s still stuck on the leaves.
How do you Dry spinach so it doesn’t Wilt?
Place pieces of paper towel on top of the spinach and press down firmly to absorb any moisture that’s still on the leaves. If the paper towel soaks through, use a new piece until you get the spinach as dry as possible. You don’t need to rinse your spinach right away since you could make it wilt faster.
What can I do with extra spinach?
Try using it as a pizza topping, add it to ramen noodles for an easy vitamin boost, toss baby spinach in your scrambled eggs, or enjoy it with some mozzarella cheese on a toasty open face sandwich. Looking for some specific (and delicious) recipe ideas?