Spinach is one of my go to vegetables to buy each week. If I’m planning on putting it in my smoothies and salads I usually opt for baby spinach but in curries and soups or anything cooked I love English Spinach. It’s an easy green to eat a whole load of as it wilts down to nothing , picks up the flavours of dressing and what ever ingredient it is cooked with really easily and has a lovely mild fresh flavour to it.
That’s why it’s the hero ingredient in this week’s 7 ways with post. The possibilities with spinach are so varied it was super hard to choose just 7 recipes but I’ve gone ahead and tried. Please let me know your favourite way to eat it in the comments!
And don’t forget to tag @thehealthyhunter if you make any of these recipes and post your efforts on Instagram!
Pumpkin and Spinach Skillet Lasagne with Basil Vinaigrette, the combination of the slightly nutty pumpkin and spinach is so delicious and that basil vinaigrette adds loads of freshness.
Tofu and Spinach Pot Stickers (Vegan): the spinach soaks up all the dumpling flavourings in this recipe and adds texture to these tofu dumplings.
Sweet Potato, Spinach and Cashew Curry, this curry is a dry style curry and super simple to make. It works really well as a side dish too!
Beetroot, Spinach and Goats Cheese Galette, I love making free form galettes like this as they can be a little rough around the edges and are really just a vehicle for delicious toppings and beetroot, spinach and goats cheese is a classic.
Zucchini and Lentil Salad with Pecorino and Spinach Yoghurt Sauce, this spinach and yoghurt based sauce is all creamy goodness.
Spring Risotto with Asparagus, Peas, Chicken and Spinach, all the green things keep this risotto light and satisfying.
Simple Green Smoothie, there’s no way I could write a 7 Ways With Spinach post and not include a green smoothie! I much prefer putting spinach in my green smoothies over kale as it’s easier for your body to digest raw and has a milder sweeter taste that works so much better in a smoothie. i only use kale when I’m using strongly flavoured fruit like kiwifruit or pineapple to balance it out.
And that’s it, go on eat your greens 😉
HH. x
