Spinach is one of the vegetables I remember eating as a child. Well, maybe, holding my nose and choking it down is a better description. Even though my parents told me “how strong it would make me,” I just couldn’t bear the taste. As an adult, I now see the benefits and enjoy adding spinach to our family’s meals to gain the nutritional benefits. Spinach is an iron-rich, nutrient-dense food. It acts as an anti-inflammatory and promotes eye, brain, heart and gastro-intestinal health. It is also loaded with flavonoids, which act as antioxidants in our bodies. No wonder Popeye couldn’t live without this miracle food! National Spinach Day is a great day to begin adding spinach to your diet and experience the many benefits of this super food.
Here are some of our best Spinach recipes:
Paleo
Chicken Artichoke Soup with Basil
Gluten Free Dairy Free
Lemon & Spinach Stuffed Chicken
Tilapia with Lemony Spinach & Mushrooms
Sundried Tomato Stuffed Chicken
Baked Turkey Spinach Meatballs
Smoothies
Whole Foods
Spinach and Walnut Stuffed Ravioli
Artichoke Muffaleta Sandwiches
Cheddar Stuffed Portobello Burgers
Diet
Tilapia with Spinach, Mushrooms, Tomatoes and Herbs
Vegetarian
Vegan “Meat and Potatoes” (Portabello ‘Steaks’)
Polenta Gratin with Spinach & Wild Mushrooms
Sun-dried Tomato Spinach Feta Bake
Traditional
Grilled Spinach Stuffed Chicken
Spinach Ricotta Stuffed Shells
Strawberry Kiwi Spinach Salad with Poppyseed Dressing
Toddler
Tuna, White Bean and Spinach Quesadillas