41 Spinach Recipes That’ll Convince You to Eat Your Greens (And Like ’Em!)
Want an extra boost of greens? Need to use up that wilting bundle in your fridge? Look no further than our best spinach recipes. Spinach brings its vibrant color and plenty of nutrients (vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, fiber…we could go on) to so many of our favorite dishes. You can fold sautéed spinach into a cheesy party dip, stir those greens into a pot of soul-warming soup, or serve the crispest leaves in a substantial salad.
And while there’s no denying our love for fresh spinach, we also keep our freezers stocked with bags of frozen spinach for transforming into quick weeknight suppers like Spinach-Artichoke Melts or Weeknight Beans on Toast. Need more convincing? We’ve got egg bakes laced with leafy greens for breakfast, lunch bowls full of ramen coated in a glossy fresh spinach pesto, and a centerpiece-worthy spinach pie encased in decorative pastry for a celebratory dinner. Turns out, it is easy being green.
Photo by Chelsie Craig, food styling by Alison Attenborough1/41Saag Paneer, But With Feta
This riff on the classic dish swaps paneer for salty chunks of feta (but keeps the garlicky spiced spinach sauce). It’s one of our top spinach recipes for a reason.
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Pearl Jones, Prop Styling by Dayna Seman2/41Spinach Artichoke Dip
Move over, cocktail meatballs—this spinach artichoke dip is coming in hot. Loaded with melty cream cheese, savory Parmesan, silky spinach, and tender artichoke hearts, this classic dip always earns its spot on the table.
Photograph by Emma Fishman, food styling by Micah Morton, prop styling by Dayna Seman3/41Crispy Chicken With Za’atar-Olive Rice
In this one-dish dinner, humble ground chicken crisps up to make succulent, crouton-esque bites, which jewel a plate of fluffy rice, blistered olives, and lightly sautéed spinach.
Photograph by Julia Stotz5/41Callaloo
Callaloo is the national dish of three countries: Trinidad and Tobago, French Saint-Martin, and Dominica. Appropriately, this version contains three types of greens—Swiss chard, kale, and spinach—swimming in coconutty broth.
Photo by Chelsie Craig, Food Styling by Kate Buckens6/41Greens Eggs and Ham
If you have a lot of spinach to use up (we’re talking two pounds), look no further than this recipe, where eggs bake in a bed of greens. This weekend brunch project is a springtime party showstopper.
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Judy Kim, Prop Styling by Stephanie De Luca7/41Bibimbap
Feel free to curate your assortment of bibimbap toppings, but we recommend including sesame carrots, garlicky spinach, soy-glazed shiitake mushrooms—and don’t forget the bibimbap sauce.
Photo by Alex Lau, Food Styling by Yekaterina Boytsova8/41Vegan Creamed Spinach
Combine sautéed spinach and hot red peppers with puréed silken tofu for a spoonable, party-worthy, vegan-friendly side dish of velvety smooth greens.
Photo by Alex Lau, food styling by Sue Li, prop styling by Elizabeth Jaime10/41Lemony Salmon and Spiced Chickpeas
A big bowl of greens is one of our favorite quick lunchtime solutions, and this version has everything you need: tender salmon, crispy chickpeas, and, of course, your daily dose of spinach.
Photograph by Isa Zapata. Food Styling by Kat Boytsova. Prop Styling by Stephanie De Luca12/41Spanakorizo (Spinach Rice)
This take on Spanakorizo, a Greek specialty of stovetop rice loaded with plenty of dill, scallions, and lemon juice, can be made with frozen spinach, making it an achievable weeknight dinner. Top with grilled chicken breast to convert it from a side to a gluten-free main dish.
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Thu Buser, Prop Styling by Stephanie De Luca13/41Salmon Rice Bowl With Green Curry Creamed Spinach
Bring a welcome dose of vibrance and spice to creamed spinach by stirring in a dollop of green curry paste. Serve it simply with steamed rice or as a heartier main, topped with a protein, such as salmon.
Photo by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Pearl Jones14/41Ginger-Scallion Tofu Scramble With Spinach and Chili Oil
Photograph by Emma Fishman, food styling by Micah Morton16/41Creamy Spinach and Chickpeas
Chickpeas, pickled peppers, and frozen spinach form the backbone of this dynamic weeknight supper. And since most of the ingredients for this recipe can be found in your pantry or freezer, it makes a great last-minute dinner idea.
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Thu Buser, Prop Styling by Stephanie De Luca18/41Green Hummus With Sizzled Dolmades
If you’re trying to eat in all the colors of the rainbow, consider adding this green hummus to your appetizer rotation. Spinach and mixed herbs give the dip its verdant hue, while sizzled dolmades, olives, and chickpeas add texture and heft.
Laura Murray19/41Kombu Chicken Soup with Carrots and Mushrooms
Trade the bowl of chicken noodle for this restorative, Japanese-inspired chicken soup, rumored to ward off germs and the Sunday scaries.
Photograph by Allie Holloway, food styling by Taneka Mooris.20/41Herby Dutch Baby With Smoked Salmon
Photo by Emma Fishman, Food Styling by D'mytrek Brown24/41Trini Callaloo
Decidedly creamy from coconut milk and hearty from butternut squash, this thick and silky version of the iconic Caribbean dish is packed with spinach and, in a nod to the American South, collard greens.
Photo by Alex Lau, food styling by Chris Morocco, prop styling by Emily Eisen25/41Braised Chicken and Spinach Soup With Pita Chips
Molokhia, a braised chicken and greens dish popular in Lebanon and Egypt, inspired this riff on chicken soup. It’s spiced with crushed cardamom pods and loaded with greens—you can use either fresh or frozen in this spinach recipe.
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Prop Styling by Emma Ringness, Food Styling by Liberty Fennell26/41Spinach Pilaf Pie
Wrapped in a highly decorative pastry crust, this festive spinach pie is studded with salty feta, sliced almonds, and sweet golden raisins. It’d make a great vegetarian centerpiece for a holiday meal.
Photo by Alex Lau, food styling by Sue Li, prop styling by Kalen Kaminski27/41Weeknight Beans on Toast
This recipe will make more ragù than you need, but any leftovers can be repurposed as a quick topper for pasta or gnocchi later in the week.
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Sean Dooley, Prop Styling by JoJo Li29/41Creamed-Spinach-Stuffed Meatloaf
Alex Lau30/41Bacon, Mushroom, and Spinach Pierogies
Bacon, mixed mushrooms, and plenty of spinach cook down in a pierogi filling that’s ripe for riffing. Add goat cheese, swap spinach for kale, or omit the bacon to make them vegetarian.
Alex Lau31/41Classic Spinach Salad
For this recipe, look for mature spinach leaves, which have a more robust flavor than baby spinach and hold up to the rich, creamy salad dressing. Pair it with lasagna, tortellini soup, or enjoy it all on its own.
Shay Harrington32/41Spicy Sausage and White Bean Soup
Spicy sausage meets creamy white beans in this brothy, tomato-based soup, which gets richness from a swirl of almond milk. You can substitute coconut milk or full-dairy milk if you prefer.
Photo by Chelsie Craig, food styling by Alison Attenborough33/41Spinach and Artichoke Melts
These spinach-artichoke melts combine all the best parts of grilled cheese and spinach-artichoke dip in a surprisingly veggie-full weeknight supper.
Photo by Chelsie Craig, Food Styling by Yekaterina Boytsova36/41Spinach and Feta Tarte Soleil
These gorgeous twists come together easily, thanks to frozen spinach and store-bought puff pastry.
Photograph by Emma Fishman, food styling by Pearl Jones, prop styling by Marina Bevilacqua37/41Curried Parsnip and Spinach Soup
A medley of spices—including curry powder, garam masala, and coriander—bring major flavor to this vegan soup, which gains its bright green color from baby spinach.
Alex Lau38/41Wilted Spinach and Bok Choy With Grapefruit and Sesame
We call this one “greens, on the go.” Pack these dressed, sautéed greens in a mason jar and tote them to the office for a healthy lunch.
Photograph by Jessica Pettway, food styling by Sue Li, prop styling by Sophie Strangio40/41Broccoli Soup With Turmeric, Peanuts, and Crispy Shallots
Instead of croutons, a topping of toasted peanuts and crispy shallots acts as the mandatory crunchy garnish for this wholesome broccoli soup, made extra-green with a big handful of spinach leaves. Craving something cheesy? Try our Broccoli-Cheddar Soup instead.
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Mieko Takahashi, Prop Styling by Alex Massillon41/41Manicotti
This iconic pasta recipe is our ultimate comfort food, loaded with ricotta, mozzarella, spinach, and tomato sauce. It’s one of our favorite spinach recipes for its ability to disguise veggies in a rich, cheesy casserole that the kids certainly won’t complain about.