Spinach Facts
Spinach is Available:Peak season is in the spring. Bagged variety available year round.How Does Spinach Grow:Spinach grows like lettuce.What to Look for When Buying Spinach:Most spinach is prepackaged if you buy out of the package look for crisp leaves as you would pick out lettuce.Spinach Storage Tips:Store in fridge crisper section.How to Cook Spinach:Wash spinach and trim off ends. Add washed leaves to a hot pan and stir around. When spinach leaves are wilted and bright green remove from skillet. This will only take a few minutes.You can also use spinach fresh in salads or side dishes. If using frozen spinach squeeze excess water out of spinach before adding to recipe. Spinach Recipe: Fresh Spinach SaladFresh spinachFruit of choice: sliced strawberries, sliced kiwi, grapefruit sections, etc. Dressing: 1 Cup oil 4 Tablespoon sour cream 5 Tablespoon vinegar ½ teaspoon mustard 2 garlic cloves ½ teaspoon salt 2 Tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoon parsley Blend oil and sour cream. Then mix in vinegar and other ingredients. Shake well before using.  Back to Food Facts from Spinach facts.  All rights reserved. The material on this site is for educational purposes. Nothing on this page is public domain.
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