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What to cook with spinach

Quick answer: With spinach you can make Garlic sautéed spinach (5 min), Spinach and chickpea stew (20 min), Spinach frittata (20 min).

A big bag of spinach cooks down to a small pile, so use more than you think. It wilts into eggs, pasta and soups in seconds.

Updated 2026-10-07

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Garlic sautéed spinach: with spinach in ~5 minutes

~5 min

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You'll also need: garlic, olive oil, lemon

  1. Warm sliced garlic in olive oil.
  2. Add spinach by the handful and toss until just wilted.
  3. Season with salt and lemon.
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Spinach and chickpea stew: with spinach in ~20 minutes

~20 min

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You'll also need: 1 can chickpeas, 1 can tomatoes, garlic, cumin

  1. Sauté garlic and cumin, then add tomatoes and chickpeas.
  2. Simmer 10 minutes.
  3. Stir in spinach until wilted. Serve with bread.
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Spinach frittata: with spinach in ~20 minutes

~20 min

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You'll also need: 6 eggs, cheese, onion

  1. Soften onion in an oven-safe pan and wilt the spinach.
  2. Pour in beaten eggs with cheese and cook on low until the edges set.
  3. Finish under the broiler for 2–3 minutes.
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Goes well with: eggs, garlic, pasta, chickpeas, cheese, lentils

Tip: Add spinach at the very end of cooking; it only needs about 30 seconds of heat.

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Cooking ideas, not nutrition or medical advice. Check allergens and cook meat and eggs to safe temperatures.