How to cook spinach ?
We love spinach! This vegetable, often disliked by children, can nevertheless be used in a whole bunch of recipes: quiches, lasagnes... Spinach is an excellent source of vitamins, iron and calcium and, once cooked, you can use it in many recipes! Today we will look at a cooking method that preserves all its nutrients: pan-frying! You can also use them as a quick side dish by adding a drizzle of oil and salt :-)
Ingredients
Materials
- Colander
Preparation
Wash the spinach, removing any remaining soil and removing the tough stems.
Place the spinach in a colander and rinse with cold water.
Pour the spinach (still wet) into a pan.
Cover and cook for about 10 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon.
And there you are, the spinach is ready! You can use it for your recipes (pie, quiche, omelette) or season it with oil and salt to serve as a side dish.
Observations
How long can I keep cooked spinach?
Let it cool completely and transfer it to an airtight container. It will keep in the refrigerator for 3 days.
Can you freeze cooked spinach?
Yes of course! Let it cool completely and put it in freezer bags, you can keep it for up to 3 months.
How to make frozen spinach ice cubes?
Put the cold spinach in an ice cube tray. After a few hours in the freezer, ice cubes will have formed: unmold them and put them in freezer bags. This freezing method will allow you to defrost only the amount you need.
How to defrost spinach?
In the refrigerator: Transfer it from the freezer to the refrigerator the night before. Place them on a plate as they may lose water.
Microwave: Place the frozen spinach on a plate. Then, turn the microwave on low or defrost.
Frying pan: Pour the frozen spinach into a frying pan. Start cooking on medium/low heat and fluff them with a fork as they soften.
What can I make with spinach?
Spinach can be used in many recipes. Click here to discover our spinach recipes
