Ingredient of the month: Spinach

By Mar 29, 2021 Recipes

Welcome back to our monthly ingredient series! Last month, we brought your attention to the humble cauliflower and all of its various uses – from a low-carb rice alternative to the indulgent and ever-classic baked cauli cheese. This month, it’s spinach in the spotlight – and we’re rounding up a host of easy spinach recipes that will make you stronger than Popeye in no time at all. 

Spinach

Packed with minerals and antioxidants, this leafy veg is a regular staple in our meal kit recipes. With a high iron content, plenty of magnesium and a number of anti-inflammatory nutrients, there are so many reasons to make sure spinach is included in your weekly menu. Though said to be at its best between March and June, spinach is available all year round. You may know it in this part of the world as palak – the Hindi term for spinach. 

Here are some of our favourite spinach recipes for you to try at home…

Chicken Yakitori Skewers with Stir-fried Greens

Deliciously sticky skewers sit atop flash-fried Asian greens in this take on a Japanese grill recipe. For enhanced flavour, marinade the chicken for up to 24 hours ahead of frying. 

Full recipe: Chicken Yakitori Skewers with Stir-fried Greens

Easy Smoked Salmon Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes and Spinach

Craving a creamy, carby pasta dish but don’t want the guilt that so often comes with it? Try this ultra-fast chicken and spinach fettuccine that uses cream cheese to give it a silky, sauce-like finish. Trust us, it’s heavenly! 

Full recipe: Easy Smoked Salmon Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes and Spinach

Creamy Pesto Chicken Pan with Cherry Tomatoes and Green Beans

This low-carb dish is perfect for busy weeknights when you’re short of time. It’ll be on the table in just 30 minutes and is a guaranteed dinner-winner for the whole family. 

Full recipe: Creamy Pesto Chicken Pan with Cherry Tomatoes and Green Beans

Spinach, Mushroom and Ricotta Lasagna

spinach recipes lasanga

This spinach lasagna recipe is vegetarian comfort food at its finest and contains a generous portion of our favourite leafy green. 

Full recipe: Spinach, Mushroom and Ricotta Lasagna 

Superfood Salad With Lemon Chia Dressing

spinach recipes salad

This healthy salad is packed with a whopping 5 superfoods, including high-fibre quinoa. Its simplicity and fresh flavours make it one of our favourite spinach recipes on the menu.

Full recipe: Superfood Salad with Lemon Chia Dressing

If you enjoyed this post, you may be interested in reading more about our recipes. Check out our fresh spring recipes here.