Spinach facts and general information about spinach.
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 Salad
Fresh spinach
Fruit 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.
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