We’ve all been there: you buy a giant bag of spinach with the intention of making a few salads for the week only to find it half-wilted in the fridge two weeks later.
Never. Again. Whether you’re a spinach lover or are just trying to get more greens into your meals, I have over 40 delicious, easy spinach recipes that are the perfect way to use up a fresh bag before the wilting phase.
Is a bag of spinach exciting on its own? Uh, no. That’s why I like to sneak it into smoothies, hearty soups, cozy pasta dishes, and your favorite comfort foods in a way that’s approachable and absolutely delicious.
I even have a couple of muffin recipes with spinach baked right into them (hello, perfect kiddo snack!)
These wonderful recipes using spinach are anything but boring. We’re talkin’ bold flavors and amazing ingredient combos that will actually make you excited for leftovers. There’s a spinach recipe for everyone in here, so take a scroll and enjoy!
Smoothies
Reminder: add a handful of spinach to ANY smoothie for a boost of greens — you won’t be able to taste it!
Immune Boosting Wellness Smoothie
Almond Cherry Smoothie (my favorite smoothie ever!)
Superfood Mint Cacao Nib Green Smoothie
Antioxidant Triple Berry Smoothie
Get Your Greens in Smoothie (the best green smoothie!)
Mocha Banana Protein Smoothie Bowl
Wild Blueberry Banana Spinach Power Smoothie
Baked Goods
Blender Banana Spinach Muffins (kid-friendly!)
Blender Double Chocolate Spinach Muffins
Savory Breakfasts
Spinach & Goat Cheese Quiche with Sweet Potato Crust
Mushroom Spinach Bacon Egg Cups (low carb!)
Butternut Squash Bacon Spinach Quiche
Healthy Breakfast Egg Muffin Cups
Jalapeño, Pepper Jack & Turkey Bacon Quiche with Potato Crust
Loaded Veggie Avocado Quinoa Frittatas
Soups & Stews
Healing Curry Butternut Squash Lentil Soup (with a slow cooker option!)
Creamy Tomato Orzo Soup with Mini Turkey Meatballs
Salads
Everything Spring Green Salad with Basil Lemon Vinaigrette
Summer Strawberry Spinach Salad with Avocado
Roasted Sweet Potato, Pear & Pomegranate Spinach Salad
Easy Mediterranean Pesto Chickpea Salad
Balsamic Chicken Berry Quinoa Salad
Summer Peach Spinach Salad with Avocado, Toasted Almonds + Goat Cheese
The Ultimate Fruit, Cheese & Nut Salad
Strawberry & Mango Chopped Spinach Quinoa Salad with Sesame-Lime Vinaigrette
Sandwiches, Wraps & Appetizers
Crunchy Rainbow Thai Peanut Chicken Wraps
Creamy Jalapeño Spinach Artichoke Dip
Vegan Pecan Apple Chickpea Salad Wraps
Healthy Chicken Burgers with Spinach Basil Pesto & Mozzarella
10-Minute Smoked Salmon Pinwheels
Noodles & Pasta
Spinach Garlic Parmesan Orzo with Crispy Bacon
One Pot Cheesy Mushroom Spinach Beef Pasta
Cilantro Pesto Pasta with Roasted Pumpkin & Honey
Incredible Caramelized Onion Spinach Chicken Pasta Bake
Vegetarian Spinach Pumpkin Lasagna
Spinach Bacon Pumpkin Mac and Cheese
Vegan Butternut Squash Lasagna with Garlic Tahini Tofu Cream
Unique Comfort Foods
Goat Cheese & Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast with Caramelized Onions + Mushrooms
Paleo Turmeric Chicken Meatballs with Green Tahini Sauce
Vegan Macadamia Coconut Tofu Bowls
White Bean, Spinach & Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers with Burrata
The dishes look great, despite the fact that I’m not really good at cooking