37 Spinach Recipes That’ll Make All Your Other Veggies Green With Envy
This bounty of great spinach recipes should come in handy as the seasons change: A butternut squash and creamed spinach gratin delivers autumnal elegance, while spinach-and-sausage lasagna promises to warm you up in winter. When berries arrive at your local farmers market, toss them with fresh spinach and kefir vinaigrette in what may just be the world’s most perfect summer salad. And a simple sautéed spinach recipe makes for an easy and quick side dish to serve year-round.
The versatile vegetable is a team player that’s equally at home in creamy dips, fresh pastas, dumpling doughs, or a crisp spinach salad. Whether you’re working with mature or baby spinach leaves, you can create all manner of meals from these leafy greens. No matter your craving, our favorite recipes for raw and cooked spinach have you covered.
Photo by Mackenzie Kelley1/37Spinach and Feta Cooked Like Saag Paneer
This Greek spin on an Indian classic is one of our favorite spinach recipes of all time. Scratch that—it's one of the best things we've ever cooked at home, period.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Rhoda Boone3/37Simple Spinach Dip
A shallot, sautéed over medium heat, brings sweet balance to this easy dip which you can throw together in a flash (as long as you have frozen spinach, cream cheese, and heavy cream—or a heavy cream substitute—on hand).
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Simon Andrews4/37Spring Greens and Leek Gratin
Seasonal veggies are even better when they’re decked out with cream, Parmesan, butter, and crispy torn bread, like in this fun spinach and arugula casserole recipe.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell5/37Torshi Tareh (Persian Sour Herb Stew With Marbled Eggs)
This Northern Iranian stew traditionally features wild greens. In this version created by home cook Maddi Behzadi, spinach is braised with herbs and eggs and gets a vibrant boost of flavor from lime juice.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne6/37Gozleme With Spinach and Three Cheeses
Inspired by a dish served at Turkish farmers markets, this cheesy spinach flatbread features aromatic parsley, spearmint, and dill stuffed into an easy dough.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell8/37Vegetarian Skillet Stuffed Shells
An ideal weeknight dinner, this one-pan, stovetop-only dish features jumbo pasta shells filled with mushrooms and ricotta, bathed in a red pepper-spiked tomato sauce.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne9/37Dahi Dal (Yogurt Lentil Curry With Spinach)
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Rhoda Boone10/37Classic Spinach-Artichoke Dip With Mozzarella and Parmesan
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Sophie Strangio, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson11/37Steamed Spinach Crowns
Photo by Charles Masters, Food Styling by Suzanne Lenzer13/37Our Favorite Lasagna With Sausage, Spinach, and Three Cheeses
This baked pasta recipe is all but guaranteed to become a fan favorite. Layers of spinach and Italian sausage mingle with homemade tomato sauce and a basil-flecked ricotta filling, plus plenty of bubbling mozzarella and salty Parmesan cheeses.
Photo by Tara O'Brady14/37Spinach and Cheese Slab Biscuits
When the moment for comforting carbohydrates arrives, try these buttermilk biscuits loaded with spinach and cheese (aged cheddar, Gruyère, or Comté all work beautifully here)—or opt for their sweet, blueberry-loaded counterpart.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Kate Schmidt15/37Stuffed Sweet Potatoes With Curried Chickpeas and Mushrooms
Sweet potatoes can absolutely be dinner, especially when they're loaded with cumin-spiced chickpeas, mushrooms, Greek yogurt, and plenty of fresh spinach.
Photo by Alex Lau, Prop Styling by Elizabeth Jaime, Food Styling by Sue Li17/37Lemony Salmon and Spiced Chickpeas
Photo by Peden & Munk18/37Spinach Ohitashi
Cooked spinach becomes unforgettable when it’s served beneath an easy, elegant broth made from mirin, soy sauce, and homemade dashi.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson19/37Butternut Squash and Creamed-Spinach Gratin
This butternut squash and creamed spinach recipe makes a wonderful holiday side; but you could also toast some bread and dish it out as a vegetarian supper.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell20/37Ginger-Scallion Meatballs With Green Curry Sauce
The silky sauce for these gluten-free pork meatballs is made from a purée of coconut cream, Thai green curry paste, and spinach.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop and Food Styling by Ali Nardi21/37Artichoke, Spinach, and Prosciutto Flatbreads With Spicy Honey
Top store-bought pizza dough with a sauté of frozen artichokes and spinach flavored with lots of garlic, then bake in the oven on high heat and finish with a drizzle of chile-flecked honey. A little lemon zest or a dash of balsamic vinegar wouldn’t be unwelcome if you’d care to liven things up even more.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Laura Rege22/37Instant Pot Braised Lamb With White Beans and Spinach
Bone-in lamb shoulder chops turn meltingly tender in this Instant Pot dinner. The spinach adds a nice fresh note to the rich broth, which is made with garlic, rosemary, and red wine.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Jerri Joy, Food Styling by Anna Hampton24/37Pull-Apart Bread With Pumpkin and Spinach
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell25/37Cheesy Spaghetti Squash Boats With Salami and Spinach
You’d be forgiven for mistaking tender strands of spaghetti squash for pasta in this comforting melange of cheesy spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and slivers of salami, which has similar vibes to twice-baked potatoes.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Mariana Velasquez26/37Stuffed Sweet Potatoes With Beans and Guacamole
Tatsuro Nishimura, food styling by Rhoda Boone27/37Spinach-Avocado Smoothie with Grapefruit
The classic combination of spinach, avocado, and grapefruit inspired this fresh, vitamin-packed smoothie recipe. Since it also has green tea and protein powder, it's all you need to get going in the morning.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Ali Nardi28/37Microwave Lasagna With Spinach, Mushrooms, and Three Cheeses
A hearty, veggie-packed lasagna that cooks in just 15 minutes? This microwave marvel proves that yes, it can be done.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Katherine Sacks29/37Nabeyaki Udon Soup With Chicken, Spinach, and Mushrooms
This classic Japanese soup is both nourishing and comforting. And couldn't we all use a little comfort every now and then?
Romulo Yanes30/37Spinach Puffs
These little spinach pies are made with frozen puff pastry, so they're easy to whip up on a moment's notice.
Photo by Alex Lau31/37Ramen Noodles With Miso Pesto
Combine baby spinach, cilantro, and white miso into a zippy sauce to cloak ramen noodles for this easy weeknight dish. Shower the top with sesame seeds for crunch.
Romulo Yanes33/37Spinach With Chickpeas and Fried Eggs
We love the frilly edges of olive oil-fried eggs. Serve them over smoky chickpeas and spinach for a deeply satisfying vegetarian main dish.
Photo by Gentl & Hyers35/37Caramelized Garlic, Spinach, and Cheddar Tart
You'll blanch then sauté garlic cloves to a deep golden brown for this quiche-like tart. The nutty-sweet cloves complement tender herbs, wilted spinach, and a creamy egg filling set in a buttery pie crust.
Photo by SANG AN37/37Spinach Shakshuka
Swap the tomatoes and roasted red pepper for coriander-spiced baby spinach and jalapeño in this vibrantly green take on shakshuka. It's one of our favorite all-day spinach recipes, suitable for brunch, lunch, or dinner.
