100 Spinach Recipes You'll Love (2024)

Credit: 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 thisCreamy 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.

Warm Kale-and-Asiago Dip

Warm Kale-and-Asiago Dip Recipe

Bacon and trendy kale update the hot spinach dip.

Spinach and Parmesan Fallen Soufflé

Spinach and Parmesan Fallen Soufflé Recipe

Check your local farmers' market for the freshest spinach. Squeezing the cooked spinach removes excess moisture.

Spinach Smoothies

Spinach Smoothies Recipe

Spinach, banana, and kiwi give a power boost to your day as key ingredients in these tasty Spinach Smoothies.

Creamy Spinach Mashed Potato Bake

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.

Green Smoothie Muffins

Green Smoothie Muffins Recipe

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

New Turkey Tetrazzini

New Turkey Tetrazzini Recipe

Loads of spinach and mushrooms freshen up this classic.

Radicchio Caesar Salad

Radicchio Caesar Salad Recipe

Radicchio and baby spinach leaves replace romaine in Radicchio Caesar Salad.

Creamy Spinach Spirals

Creamy Spinach Spirals Recipe

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

Last-Minute Spinach Dip

Last-Minute Spinach Dip Recipe

Combine store-bought hummus and frozen spinach for a super-easy dip.

Crabmeat-and-Spinach Lasagna

Crabmeat-and-Spinach Lasagna Recipe

Press drained spinach between paper towels to absorb additional liquid.

Quick Parsley-Spinach Salad

Quick Parsley-Spinach Salad Recipe

Hyperspeed this super-seimple Quick Parsley-Spinach Salad by using pre-washed bagged baby spinach.

Sausage and Spinach Risotto

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.

Spinach and Cheese Quiche

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.

Warm Spinach Salad

Warm Spinach Salad Recipe

Warm Spinach Salad provides minimal effort and a tasty way to add greens to your meals.

Savory Spinach-Gorgonzola Custards

Savory Spinach-Gorgonzola Custards Recipe

These delicious custards combine spinach and gorgonzola for a savory treat.

Walnut Pizza with Arugula and Yellow Tomatoes

Walnut Pizza with Arugula and Yellow Tomatoes Recipe

You can also use red tomatoes and spinach for this salad-topped pizza.

Cavatappi with Spinach, Beans, and Asiago Cheese

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 Recipe

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

Stir-Fried Water Spinach with Garlic

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.

Spinach and Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Spinach and Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe

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

Garlicky Spinach

Garlicky Spinach Recipe

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

Spinach-Potato Fritters

Spinach-Potato Fritters Recipe

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

Cider Vinegar-Spiked Steamed Baby Spinach

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.

Quick Chilled Pea Soup

Quick Chilled Pea Soup Recipe

Blending a handful of spinach into the soup enhances the green color and adds subtle earthy notes.

Orzo with Garlicky Spinach

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.

Spinach-Feta Frittatas

Spinach-Feta Frittatas Recipe

Made in muffins pans, Spinach-Feta Frittatas provide a nutritious and delicious breakfast on-the-go.

Baby Spinach Salad with Blue Cheese

Baby Spinach Salad with Blue Cheese Recipe

For a simple side salad, Baby Spinach Salad with Blue Cheese tosses together in only 10 minutes.

Fennel and Spinach Salad with Shrimp and Balsamic Vinaigrette

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.

Butternut Squash Ravioli with Spinach Pesto

Butternut Squash Ravioli with Spinach Pesto Recipe

Butternut Squash Ravioli with Spinach Pesto uses supermarket wonton wrappers to create a shortcut weeknight ravioli treat.

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.

Baby Potatoes with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette

Baby Potatoes with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette Recipe

A Warm Bacon Vinaigrette lightly dresses Baby Potatoes and spinach for a tasty--and fast--side dish.

Blue Cheese-Bacon-Spinach Dip

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.

Spinach Salad with Garlic-Cider Vinaigrette

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.

BST Sandwiches

BST Sandwiches Recipe

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

Southern Tortellini Minestrone

Southern Tortellini Minestrone Recipe

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

Lasagna-Style Baked Ziti

Lasagna-Style Baked Ziti Recipe

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

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Spanakopita, Streamlined Recipe

This meatless entrée delivers the taste of the traditional Greek spinach pie without the hassle of phyllo dough.

Last-Minute Lasagna

Last-Minute Lasagna Recipe

Adding spinach to cheesy, saucy lasagna is a great way to get your child eating green. Use convenience items such as jarred pasta sauce, cheese ravioli, and frozen chopped spinach as your layers.

Spinach-Grape Chopped Salad

Spinach-Grape Chopped Salad Recipe

Grapes and feta cheese provide a sweet-savory balance for this 5-ingredient spinach salad.

Grilled Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

Grilled Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms Recipe

A robust mixture of spinach, garlic, oregano, and Parmesan cheese fills juicy mushrooms in this recipe.

Spinach Dip with Crudités

Spinach Dip with Crudités Recipe

The always-popular spinach dip just got easier. Just combine frozen chopped spinach with yogurt, sour cream and onion, and serve with assorted fresh veggies or chips.

Cherry and Bacon Spinach Salad

Cherry and Bacon Spinach Salad Recipe

Substitute fresh Rainiers in recipes that call for dried cherries. Spinach salad gets a whole new life that way.

Greek Spinach Dip

Greek Spinach Dip Recipe

This savory Greek spinach dip takes its flavor cues from spanakopita. Serve it with warm pita bread or crisp crudités.

Pork Chops with Grits and Red-Eye Gravy

Wilted Spinach Recipe

Simple, healthy, and fast. That's the way we describe this tasty Wilted Spinach side dish.

Spinach-and-Avocado Salad

Spinach-and-Avocado Salad Recipe

Make a simple spinach salad special by adding avocado, spices and fresh cilantro. Make it ahead, refrigerate and then toss right before serving.

Hot Ricotta Spinach Loaf

Hot Ricotta Spinach Loaf Recipe

See, kids do love spinach! One reader's family missed their favorite restaurant appetizer so much that she was inspired to make this cheesy spinach roll. Spread spinach, ricotta, Parmesan, and garlic onto refrigerated pizza crust dough, roll, bake, and serve with warm marinara. Yum!

Ham, Gruyère and Spinach Strata

Ham, Gruyère and Spinach Strata Recipe

Whip up Ham, Gruyère and Spinach Strata for a filling breakfast or brunch dish. It's a great dish for using leftover holiday ham.

Quick Rotini with Sausage and Tomato Sauce

Quick Rotini with Sausage and Tomato Sauce Recipe

You can substitute spinach for the arugula, if you like. For less heat, decrease or omit the crushed red pepper.

Mushroom, Gruyère, and Spinach Quiche

Mushroom, Gruyère, and Spinach Quiche Recipe

Mushroom lovers, meet your new favorite quiche. This spinach mushroom quiche is loaded with savory flavors thanks to a brilliant combination of veggies, thyme, bacon, and gruyere. The texture is rich, but a serving only clocks in at 317 calories. Serve with a salad, or just make it the star of your springtime brunch repertoire.

Spinach, Poppy Seed, and Bacon Eggs

Spinach, Poppy Seed, and Bacon Eggs Recipe

Spinach, Poppy Seed, and Bacon Eggs deliver a creative combo of flavors that goes perfectly with the crispy topper.

Spinach and Gruyere Souffle

Spinach and Gruyère Soufflé Recipe

How's this for an impressive brunch presentation? Bright spinach and creamy cheese bake into the perfect meatless dish in less than an hour.

Wheat Berry, Spinach, and Strawberry Salad

Wheat Berry, Spinach, and Strawberry Salad Recipe

This super spinach salad is topped with strawberries, wheat berry mixture, feta cheese, balsamic vinegar, and more.

Veggie Pizza with Cauliflower Crust

Veggie Pizza with Cauliflower Crust Recipe

For a flavorful veggie pizza, use homemade cauliflower crust and top with mushroom mixture, tomatoes, spinach, basil and mozzarella.

Easy Grilled Chicken Salad

Easy Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe

Serve this main-dish salad over fresh spinach. Regular spinach is the least expensive option, but you'll have to remove the stems. If time is your main concern, buy baby spinach.

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Tomato-Basil Lasagna Rolls Recipe

Canned artichokes give the rich filling its meaty heft. Feel free to sub sautéed 'shrooms or spinach.

Turkey Roulade with Figgy Port Wine Sauce

Turkey Roulade with Figgy Port Wine Sauce Recipe

Thick slices of bacon and spinach are rolled into turkey breasts and baked to perfection for Turkey Roulade. A Figgy Port Wine Sauce completes this holiday dish.

Spinach and Feta Pie

Spinach and Feta Pie Recipe

Serve Spinach and Feta Pie as a meatless main dish with a salad, or cut into smaller squares for an easy party appetizer that everyone will love.

Pumpkin, Sausage and Spinach Calzone

Pumpkin, Sausage and Spinach Calzone Recipe

For a new twist to calzones, try Pumpkin, Sausage and Spinach Calzone. The pumpkin puree adds unique flavor to this classic dish.

Spaghetti Squash with Sautéed Spinach

Spaghetti Squash with Sautéed Spinach Recipe

Wild mushrooms, crushed red pepper, white wine, and shaved Parmesan make Spaghetti Squash with Sautéed Spinach a crowd-pleaser.

Herbed Shrimp with Tomato-Spinach Salad

Herbed Shrimp with Tomato-Spinach Salad Recipe

Add heartiness to a simple spinach salad by servingherbed shrimp andtomatoes overgreens.

Sesame Sautéed Spinach

Sesame Sautéed Spinach Recipe

Spinach gets a flavor boost from rich and dark sesame oil and somecrunchy texture from tossed sesame seeds.

White Bean Salad with Shrimp and Asparagus

White Bean Salad with Shrimp and Asparagus Recipe

Warm bacon vinaigrette wilts the fresh spinach. This salad is best eaten immediately after tossing.

Tomato-Spinach Soup

Tomato-Spinach Soup Recipe

It's easier to cut the package of spinach in half while it's still frozen.

Sautéed Spinach with Almonds and Raisins

Sautéed Spinach with Almonds and Raisins Recipe

For a quick and delicious side dish, serve Sautéed Spinach with Almonds and Raisins. It'll be your new spinach stand-by.

Waldorf Spinach Salad

Waldorf Spinach Salad Recipe

Waldorf Spinach Salad, our spin on the traditional salad, tosses spinach leaves in the mix and uses a vinaigrette tinted with cinnamon instead of mayonniase to coat the salad.

Spinach Strawberry Salad

Spinach Strawberry Salad Recipe

This simple spinach strawberry salad is a wonderful starter and an ideal accompaniment to grilled or roast chicken or pork.

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Spinach, Pear, and Goat Cheese Salad with Pecans Recipe

Looking for a an elegant spin on your basic spinach salad recipe? Try this Spinach, Pear, and Goat Cheese Salad with Pecans recipe. It's fresh, delicious, plus very quick and easy.

Sauteed Chicken with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette

Sautéed Chicken with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette Recipe

If you can't find arugula, substitute mixed salad greens or fresh baby spinach.

Spinach and Parmesan Salad

Spinach and Parmesan Salad Recipe

A combination of lemon juice, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, and a dash of fresh ground pepper give Spinach and Parmesan Salad its kick.

Steak & Spinach Pinwheels

Pinwheels are a fun and impressive way to serve steak. Stuffed with spinach, bacon and breadcrumbs, these pinwheels are tender and flavorful.

Spinach with Fried Shallots

Spinach with Fried Shallots Recipe

You can, says Charles, substitute an equal amount of Swiss chard, kale, or young pea or fava shoots in place of the spinach.

Tuscan Chicken Soup

Tuscan Chicken Soup Recipe

This recipe uses many common pantry and refrigerator staples. All you have to pick up at the supermarket is fresh spinach and chicken thighs.

Ricotta-Spinach Pasta

Ricotta-Spinach Pasta Recipe

Ready in less than 20 minutes, Ricotta-Spinach Pasta is the perfect solution for a quick and easy weeknight meal.

Sausage-Spinach Rice Bowl

Sausage-Spinach Rice Bowl Recipe

This quick and easy sausage and spinach rice bowl recipe is a one-dish meal that can be ready in 10 minutes flat.

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Poached Eggs with Spinach and Walnuts Recipe

Serve protein-packed eggs over a side of spinach sauteed with mushrooms, walnuts, and Gruyère cheese.

Almond-Milk Creamed Spinach

Almond-Milk Creamed Spinach Recipe

This creamed spinach is so silky and light that you won't miss the cream. The crunchy bread crumb topping is a fantastic addition.

Wilted Spinach with Fresh Chile

Wilted Spinach with Fresh Chile Recipe

You'll often see spinach cooked with dried red pepper flakes; here fresh chile gives that tired treatment a delicious flavor boost.

Grilled Chicken Florentine Pasta

Grilled Chicken Florentine Pasta Recipe

Add grilled chicken, spinach and a light cream sauce to linguine for an easy one-dish meal.

Spinach and Mushroom Lasagna

Spinach and Mushroom Lasagna Recipe

This spinach and mushroom lasagna is a delicious change of pace from traditional lasagna recipes. It is sure to become a family favorite.

Red Quinoa Pilaf with Tomato, Spinach and Pine Nuts

Red Quinoa Pilaf with Tomato, Spinach and Pine Nuts Recipe

This is a great recipe for all those tantalizingly tasty tomatoes. It’s also packed full of nutritious ingredients like fresh baby spinach and red quinoa.

Stir-Fried Water Spinach (Kangkung)

Stir-Fried Water Spinach (Kangkung) Recipe

Common in Southeast Asia, water spinach has a pleasingly mild flavor. All but the bottom half of the stems are used in cooking. Wash in several changes of cold water to remove sand or soil. If you can't find water spinach in your local Asian grocery store, use regular spinach and cook two minutes. Roasted peanut oil's flavor is bolder than peanut oil, but you can use the regular version.

Bacon and Broccoli Mac and Cheese

Bacon and Broccoli Mac and Cheese Recipe

This one-dish meal will win over adults and children alike. Substitute English peas or fresh spinach for the broccoli, if you prefer.

Steak House Side Mac and Cheese

Steak House Side Mac and Cheese Recipe

This recipe combines flavors of classic steak house side dishes: creamed spinach, sautéed mushrooms, and blue cheese dressing.

Scalloped Potatoes With Spinach And Cheese

Scalloped Potatoes With Spinach And Cheese Recipe

Adding spinach to these scalloped potatoes creates a hearty texture and earthy flavor that elevates this potato side dish incredibly tasty new heights.

Citrus, Quinoa, and Spinach Salad

Citrus, Quinoa, and Spinach Salad Recipe

Still-warm quinoa gives off just enough heat to barely wilt the spinach in this side-dish salad.

Chicken, Spinach, and Blueberry Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette

Chicken, Spinach, and Blueberry Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette Recipe

Sweet blueberries pair well with distinctive blue cheese in this chicken salad, while a bold-flavored vinaigrette lightly coats the tender baby spinach leaves.

Blueberry Fields Salad

Blueberry Fields Salad Recipe

While blueberries are in season, enjoy them in this colorful and tasty spinach blueberry salad. Fresh blueberries burst with sweetness and pair beautifully with the tang of pungent bleu cheese. You’ll love the unique combination of flavors, the rich tartness of the balsamic vinegar, and the crunch of the toasted walnuts. This fresh blueberry salad is dressed in a simple yet flavorful vinaigrette that's easy to whip up in no time. After you try this salad, you’ll wonder how so few ingredients can make such a balanced and delicious dish.

Smoky Chicken Panini with Basil Mayo

Smoky Chicken Panini with Basil Mayo Recipe

Smoky Gouda cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and baby spinach join grilled chicken breasts in this panini that's slathered with fresh Basil Mayo.

Spinach and Lentil Soup with Cheese and Basil

Spinach and Lentil Soup with Cheese and Basil Recipe

This recipe can be made ahead—just wait to stir in spinach until after you reheat the soup.

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Feel-Good Salmon Sandwich Recipe

Make a healthy salmon sandwich by coating salmon with a spice rub and serving on whole grain rollls topped with spinach pesto and radicchio.

Spinach and Leek Frittata

Spinach and Leek Frittata Recipe

Spinach gives a wonderful "green" flavor to this frittata. Cut into diamonds, the fritatta has a light, fluffy texture from ricotta.

Peppery Pasta with Arugula and Shrimp

Peppery Pasta with Arugula and Shrimp Recipe

Splitting the shrimp in half helps a small amount stretch further. You can sub baby spinach for arugula, if you prefer.

Spinach-and-Cheese Omelet

Spinach-and-Cheese Omelet Recipe

Add extra nutrients to your breakfast by stirring in chopped fresh spinach, chopped tomato and shredded cheese into your protein-packed omelet.

Indian Spinach (ITALIC "Saag"]

Indian Spinach (Saag) Recipe

Saag, a traditional north Indian dish of long-cooked spinach and spices, gets a makeover in this quick and lightened up version.

Sweet-Potato Gnocchi with Mushrooms and Spinach

Sweet-Potato Gnocchi with Mushrooms and Spinach Recipe

Serve tender sweet potatoes with a mixture of spinach and mushrooms, flavored with broth and Parmesan cheese, for a meatless holiday main dish.

Spinach, Leek, and Potato Soup

Spinach, Leek, and Potato Soup Recipe

Time: 30 minutes. The venerable vichyssoise, but without cream and with spinach--making it a beautiful electric green and good for your waistline.

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Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potato Salad Recipe

This low-fat chicken recipe is packed full of nutrients and features skillet chicken served alongside a salad of roasted sweet potatoes and spinach.

Grilled Apple Salad

Grilled Apple Salad Recipe

Grill fresh apple slices and serve them on spring greens and spinach. Accent the sweetness of the apples with shaved Cheddar cheese and a cider vinaigrette.

Individual Spinach-Asiago Gratins

Individual Spinach-Asiago Gratins Recipe

This take on creamed spinach is a fine accompaniment to steak, and it also goes well with grilled lamb chops.

Scrambled Eggs With Smoked Salmon, Spinach, and Chives

Scrambled Eggs With Smoked Salmon, Spinach, and Chives Recipe

This filling breakfast of scrambled eggs, salmon, and spinach on whole wheat English muffins is quick, easy, and satisfying!