Spinach is one of those ingredients that you either love...or you HATE. We're in the first category, and want to sway you to the dark green side with us. Whether you wrinkle up your nose at the sight of a green leaf or buy a jumbo bag every week, these recipes will change your view on the veg forever. We’ve got everything from vibrant soups to creamy chicken dishes, all chock-FULL of spinach.
When we think spinach, our minds immediately go to spinach and artichoke dip. It’s probably one of our top favorite dips (and we’re ALL about dip at Delish). Don’t believe us? We have 7 (!!) iterations of the dip on this list, in everything from mains to appetizers. Hdpe Pp Woven Fabric
Another fave: creamed spinach. If you’ve only ever had it from frozen, you’re missing out. We like it so much, we’ve got the OG recipe, plus a number of other recipes that take inspiration from the combo of cream and spinach, like our bacon-wrapped cauliflower or creamed spinach-stuffed salmon. If you want the simplicity of creamed spinach without the dairy, try our sigeumchi namul (aka garlic-sesame sautéed spinach). Soy sauce and sesame pair perfectly with sautéed spinach, and it’s a delicious way to use up a ton of wilting greens at once.
Our last fave flavor combo involving spinach is Italian Tuscan. We’re not sure where the term originated (Olive Garden, maybe?), but even though we know it’s not the most authentic, we’re ALL about it. We generally take it to mean full of veggies like spinach, mushrooms, and red peppers, and you’ll find it here in our famous creamy Tuscan chicken, our creamy Tuscan white bean skillet, our Tuscan chicken pasta, and more.
Want more veggie inspiration? Check out our top asparagus, cabbage, and potato recipes too.
Be sure to have some crusty bread on hand, because this sauce is KILLER. And don't skip the suggested lemon wedges—the bit of acid helps cut through all the cream.
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A Caprese salad is great, but sometimes we crave those flavors (and something a little more hearty) in the dead of winter. The solution? Stuff sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella, and spinach into chicken breasts for an Italian-inspired meal you can enjoy year-round.
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Blackened and stuffed, these salmon fillets are packed with Cajun flavor and are quite easy to prepare for a last-minute, weeknight dinner. Tip: Ask the fish counter for pieces of salmon from the head side of the fish (opposed to the tail) so the fillets will be easier to stuff.
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if you love baked spinach dip, you will love these baked puff pastry puffs. They're filled with a mixture of sautéed onion, garlic, spinach, and cream cheese and baked inside little puff pastry cups in a muffin tin. We bet you can't eat just one!
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There’s nothing worse than scooping up a bite of dip and winding up with too much spinach, not enough artichoke, or a grainy texture. Our recipe nails the perfect proportions, and uses a trifecta of cream cheese, mayo, and sour cream to create the ultimate creamy texture.
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The trifecta of sausage, onion & peppers is an Italian classic, often eaten on its own or tucked into a bun or hoagie. No matter how you serve it, it’s meant to be an easy meal, so we knew we had to keep it that way when developing this pasta version too.
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For those mornings when we really need to get a boost of greens, we turn to this perfect green smoothie. Packed with good-for-you fruits and veggies, it has everything you need to keep you full and energized 'til lunch.
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Quiche’s less-fussy cousin, frittatas are the answer to almost every meal dilemma. Looking to get creative with your leftovers? Veggies going bad in your fridge? Home late and craving a simple breakfast-for-dinner recipe? Say it with us: frittata, frittata, frittata.
If spinach & artichoke is one of your favorite dips, then this pasta dinner is for you. It’s so simple to throw together (everything, even the pasta, cooks in one pot!) and is SO cheesy.
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This velvety spinach soup will make you want to eat your veggies. Definitely throw together some croutons or toast some nuts as garnish to take this basic summer soup next level.
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This robust curry is a staple in many Indian restaurants. With a manageable ingredient list, ours is easy to re-create at home. It's the perfect vegetarian meal for a weeknight (you could even try and make it vegan using extra-firm tofu and canned coconut milk).
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Say goodbye to ho-hum weeknight meals. This coconut curry shrimp and peas recipe is a quick route to a delicious, crowd-pleasing dinner. Served spooned over brown rice or white rice, this is a quick, easy dinner that will earn a spot on the regular weeknight rotation.
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One of our favorite ways to upgrade our favorite party dip—spinach artichoke—is to add everyone's favorite: bacon. It bulks up the app, and gives an added smoky, savory flavor that truly takes it to another level.
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Breakfast casseroles are the best way to serve a brunch crowd. If you’re looking for the ultimate—loaded with sausage, cheese, veggies, and bread—then this breakfast strata is it. It’s hearty enough to keep everyone satisfied, and is just as great as breakfast-for-dinner as it is to start your day.
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At Delish, we love a good mashup, especially when it means making something we love in an easier way. Enter this innovative recipe, which combines the savory spinach filling from classic Greek spanakopita and the format and toppings of a great quesadilla.
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Creamed spinach is a simple side dish that is also the perfect way to use up an abundance of dying spinach. The creaminess will make you forget you're eating greens!
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Spinach and artichoke is one of our favorite flavor combinations, so for this recipe, we’re turning it into an easy yet elegant dinner in the form of a flatbread pizza that’s simple enough for a weeknight dinner but impressive enough to serve to guests.
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Gnocchi lovers, this dish is for you, but it has a little spin—rather than using gnocchi made from potatoes, it’s prepared with polenta gnocchi.
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In this ode to our creamy Tuscan chicken, we tossed crispy bacon, spinach, chicken breasts and spaghetti in our classic creamy Tuscan sauce for a hearty chicken pasta dinner that's just as perfect for date night as it is for a simple and quick weeknight dinner.
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With sweet strawberries, herby chicken, tangy feta, and crunchy pecans, this summer salad will make even so-called spinach haters fall in love after just one bite. Leave out the chicken for a summer side dish, or add it in for a hearty main!
Get the Strawberry Spinach Salad recipe.
Camille Lowder is the digital food producer at Delish, otherwise known as our resident queen of recipe galleries. Previously, she attended the Natural Gourmet Institute for culinary school and worked at/managed a number of New York restaurants. She loves anything vegan, foods masquerading as other foods (hello, cauliflower), and a well-used Oxford comma.
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