Spinach Recipes To Include In Your Diet

Spinach contains an antioxidant, alpha lipoic acid, which reduces glucose levels and changes caused by stress.

Spinach  is a herbaceous plant belonging to the Amaranthaceae family, and cultivated as a vegetable. It is originally from Persia, it was the Arabs who introduced it to Spain. Now it grows in coastal areas and temperate lands.

It is a vegetable with nutritional characteristics, properties and benefits that keep the body healthy. Indeed, it:

• Is a low calorie food
• Has a high concentration of vitamin A, B9, K and folic acid
• Contains iron, calcium, phosphorus and magnesium
• Also consists of flavonoids, carotenoids and has a high potassium content

What are the benefits of spinach?

• Prevents eye diseases
• Strengthens the immune system’s defenses
• Promotes a good condition of the skin and mucous membranes
• Is recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding because it contains folic acid
• allows good blood clotting
• Is beneficial for the bones
• Improves digestion

So what are you waiting for to consume it? Here are some recipes for preparing spinach. Do not be afraid to add this vegetable that goes with everything.

Spinach lasagna

If you want to surprise diners and prepare a nutrient-dense dish, lasagna is your best option.

Ingredients

• Lasagna pasta (250 g)
• Spinach (200 g)
• Mushrooms (300 g)
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 onion
• 3 tablespoons of olive oil (45 g)
• Salt and pepper for seasoning
• 1 glass of white wine (150 ml)
• Melting cheese (150 g)
• 1 green pepper
• Tomato sauce
• Béchamel sauce

Preparation

• To start, cook the lasagna noodles in a saucepan, adding a little salt.
• Likewise, cook the spinach for 3 minutes and drain it.
• While the pasta is in the water, peel and chop the garlic cloves.
• Then pour a tablespoon of olive oil in a saucepan and brown the garlic.
• Then add the spinach, salt and pepper to your liking.
• In another saucepan pour the second tablespoon of olive oil, add half of the chopped onion and the mushrooms. When these reduce, add the glass of white wine.
• Keep the mixture on the heat until the wine evaporates and pepper.
• You will now prepare a second sauce. Pour the last spoonful of olive oil into the pan and add the rest of the onion with the chopped pepper.
• Then pour the tomato sauce and salt to your liking.
• Then, place a layer of lasagna pasta in a dish, cover with a layer of mushrooms, then add another layer of pasta.
• Then place a layer of spinach on top and top with a layer of pasta.
• Put a layer of the pepper sauce, then place an additional layer of pasta.
• Pour in the béchamel sauce and cheese to melt.
• Finally, bake at 200 degrees for 20 minutes. It’s ready !

Spinach and strawberry salad

A delicious salad is always essential to accompany your dishes. This exquisite blend will surprise you with its sweet and sour combination of strawberries and spinach that will delight your palate.

Ingredients

• Spinach (250 g)
• Strawberries (200 g)
• Goat cheese (250 g)
• Walnuts (100 g)
• The juice of 4 lemons (40 ml)
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil (15 g)
• Salt and pepper to your liking

Preparation

• Start by washing the spinach and strawberries well.
• Then divide the nuts and strawberries in half.
• Likewise, cut the cheese into small pieces.
• Then, in a bowl, pour all the ingredients.
• In another small bowl, add the olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper to make a dressing.
• To finish, pour the vinaigrette with the other ingredients and enjoy your salad.

Sautéed spinach with ham

Many people run away when it comes to eating green vegetables. However, if you combine them with other foods, you won’t even notice that this vegetable is in your dish. Egg and ham are great accompaniments to start the day with spinach, which will give you the energy you need.

Ingredients

• Spinach (1 kg)
• Ham (200 g)
• 4 cloves of garlic
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• Salt
• 4 eggs

Preparation

• To start, pour olive oil into a pan and fry the unpeeled garlic.
• Then add the spinach and salt to your liking.
• Cook over low heat for 10 minutes.
• Then add the ham and stir slowly for another 5 minutes.
• Finally pour in the 4 beaten eggs and it is ready to serve.

So which recipe are you going to try first?