Spinach Recipes

Egg-free spinach quiche with a creamy tofu filling, sautéed mushrooms, and fresh basil in a whole wheat crust, topped with overlapping tomato slices. A hearty vegetarian and vegan-friendly main that serves a crowd.

Creamy spinach yogurt soup pureed smooth with chicken broth, tarragon, nutmeg, and a touch of cayenne. A light, tangy alternative to heavy cream-based spinach soups.

This is simple to make and has a beautifully subtle flavor. As per true curries, it uses raw spices instead of some prepackaged curry powder.

Spinach with pine nuts and raisins sauteed in garlic butter, topped with Parmesan and broiled until golden. A classic Italian-style side dish.

Spinach and cheese pie with a homemade yeast crust, stuffed with wilted spinach, mozzarella, black olives, and raisins for a savory-sweet Italian-inspired bite.

Spinach and prosciutto wrapped in golden puff pastry with Swiss cheese, black olives, and a garlic-Parmesan marinade. An elegant make-ahead main course.

Lentils and spinach simmered in chicken broth with popped mustard seeds, coriander, and lemon juice, topped with melted cheddar. A hearty, high-fiber soup with Indian-inspired spicing.

Baked spinach Parmesan balls with garlic, breadcrumbs, and butter. A crispy, savory appetizer with just six ingredients and no frying required.

Spinach, chickpea, and golden raisin pasta brings Sicilian sweet-savory flavor to weeknight dinner. Garlicky olive oil, red pepper flakes, and a splash of broth pull it all together over penne.

Steamed orange spinach wilted with fresh orange juice and zest, tossed with pine nuts. A bright, elegant side dish with just 4 ingredients and no added fat.

Stir-fried beef salad piles seared strips of round steak and crisp-tender vegetables over wilted fresh spinach for a warm, low-calorie main-dish salad. A high-protein dinner in 30 minutes of cook time.

Thai-style stir-fried spinach with crushed garlic, soy bean paste, dried red chilies, and tomato wedges. A bold, savory side dish that comes together in the wok in under 5 minutes.

Classic stuffed cabbage rolls filled with seasoned ground beef, spinach, Parmesan cheese, and eggs. Baked until the leaves are tender and the savory filling is bubbling with flavor.

Swedish-spiced meatballs with allspice, nutmeg, and ginger, rolled in cornmeal and browned in bacon fat, then simmered in a savory pan gravy and served over buttered noodles. A hearty Scandinavian-inspired weeknight dinner.

Sweet spinach tart with wine-steamed spinach cooked in rosewater, sugar, and cinnamon, filled into a pie shell and topped with fresh sliced strawberries. A medieval-inspired dessert that's surprisingly beautiful.

Sicilian-style swordfish involtini: swordfish rolled around a toasted pine nut and parsley filling, braised in tomato sauce with white wine and chili flakes. Bright, briny, and weeknight-fast.